Luka Dealt to Lakers: Nico Harrison is a Basketball Terrorist

[omahen]

I said earlier, Lakers are huge. Luka is third smallest in their top8 playoff rotation as only Reaves and Vincent are smaller. Or fourth if I count Knecht too. They have a bunch of big wings - LeBron, Luka, DFS, Rui, Vando that could all theoretically guard 1-5. Sure they will likely have problems defensively, but they could equally create problems on the other side, as you said. I don't see them as top team, but they can be good. Especially lately, they are playing really well.

I am very impressed with Reaves. Came to the league undrafted and is improving every season. He has that Brunson type winning mentality. He has defensive limitations, but fights very hard and has a great motor. That guy is a steal with his current MLE level contract that Lakers were actually able to execute, unlike some other team we know

Vando seems to be key player for them, as their winning started when he returned from the injury. Huge net rating positive when he is on the floor. Key will be, if he will be able to stay on the court in playoffs. But, Lakers might as well just play him as center in the small ball line-up (he is 6-9 but can guard 1-5)