The Los Angeles Lakers made one move that had more meaning behind it than the rest. That decision started and ended with making Luka Doncic happy. Now, it is up to Doncic to bring the best out of not only…
The Los Angeles Lakers have acquired 7-foot-2-inch center Walker Kessler in a sign-and-trade deal. The trade reportedly involved the Lakers surrendering the most draft picks for a non-All-Star in NBA history. The move is intended to pair Kessler with star player Luka Doncic, who previously excelled alongside rim-running centers during his time with the Dallas Mavericks.
According to The Athletic's Tony Jones, Kessler is expected to elevate Doncic's game by setting screens, rolling down the lane, and providing a reliable outlet. Jones noted that Doncic was nearly unstoppable in Dallas with centers Dereck Lively II and Daniel Gafford, a dynamic the Lakers hope to replicate with Kessler.
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