PF/SF/C
Younger
Taller/Longer
Versatile Defender (1-5)
3&D Wing they need
Can help protect rim while AD is out
The Lakers clearly wanna play small
2 year contract keeps continuity next season
Cheaper then Crowder on trade market (also out of Clippers rotation making him probably cheaper again)
Played with Russ before
Pistons Get a 2nd to move a dude they ain’t playing for one they’ll just Buyout
Clippers replace dude outta rotation with position of need
Notes:
Lakers play at a fast pace and barely play their big men (outside of AD) anyway so spending a good trade asset on getting a big man who will play minimal minutes once AD gets back isn’t a smart idea
Lakers don’t have time to integrate in another large offensive piece, their offense (has and) will get better with better shooting and RoCo is a career 36% shooter. (AD/LBJ/LW4/RW/TB/AR/DS are enough scorers)