It is obvious the Lakers don't have enough to compete and not enough assets to trade up to a true contender so I came up with a trade that benefits both superstars and The Lakers.

In my opinion the Lakers should be content with the one ring they got and sell high for a quick rebuild (2-3 yrs max), rather than potentially being bad for a decade.

Why I think Cavs should trade Garland for LeBron:

1. LeBron is still the goat and Cavs can win it this year.

2. Better playmaking than Garland

3. Overall better scorer than Garland (not talking about 3s)

4. Better defender (in playoffs only)

5. Multiple intangibles such as; insane basketball IQ (LeCoach)

6. A lot better for matchups

7. Most playoff experience in NBA

8. He is an amazing fit next to Mitchell, Struss, Mobley

Lineups:

Cavs:

Balanced: Mitchell / Struss / Bron / Mobley / Allen

Defense: Mitchell / Okoro / Bron / Mobley / Allen

Offense: Mitchell / Struss / Bron / Niang/ Mobley

Rockets:

Balanced: FVV / Green / Brooks / Sengun / AD

There is no better situational lineup than balanced.

Lakers:

Starting Core: Garland / Reaves / Thompson / Jabari

Real assets: Garland, Reaves, Jabari, Thompson, Knecht, Christie

Tradeables: Russel, LeVert, Adams, Vincent

Maybe's (can keep, can sell): Hachimura, Vanderbilt