Lakers Wish for Nembhard and Max Christie Swap…
Once upon a basketball court in last year’s NBA Finals, Oklahoma City and Indiana had perimeter defenders skillful enough to score from halfway across the world—okay, maybe just the 3-point line. Andrew Nembhard of the Indiana Pacers is shining bright, and the Los Angeles Lakers wish they had a chance to see him in purple and gold. Oddly enough, Nembhard gave L.A. a taste of his skills by nailing a game-winner against them in 2022. Indiana cleverly snatched him in the second round, and he’s proven to be as necessary as air conditioning in a desert.
The Lakers were hoping to grab Nembhard with their pick but ended up with Max Christie, who, let’s be real, showed promise after binge-watching ‘How to Be a Starter in the NBA’ on YouTube. Christie, who drifted to Dallas in a trade for Luka Doncic, was like a magician pulling basketball skills out of a hat when finally given his chance. Meanwhile, Nembhard’s rocket-speed development means he’s already a key player for Indiana, and this foresight won’t be lost on the Lakers’ scouting team, even if they couldn’t catch him. After all, you win some, you Luka some!
