Dorian Finney-Smith’s Impactful 2024-25 Season…
The Los Angeles Lakers pulled off a slam dunk at the NBA trade deadline by snagging not just Luka Doncic, but also the versatile Dorian Finney-Smith from the Brooklyn Nets. In exchange, they sent off D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis, and some second-round picks. It’s like trading a bag of marbles for a shiny new sports car! Head coach JJ Redick, who knew Finney-Smith from their Dallas days, must have been ecstatic. Finney-Smith, a defensive juggernaut and 3-point sharpshooter, swiftly found his place, even stepping up as a starter in crucial games. His stint with the Lakers ended on a sour note in free agency when he signed with the Houston Rockets, leaving them as if they’d just lost their favorite sandwich to a hungry seagull.
In the 2024-25 season, Finney-Smith wasn’t just a defensive maestro for the Lakers, but he also took over the court like a superhero who misplaced his cape. His offensive talents shone in a March showdown against the Houston Rockets. With defenses fixated on LeBron James and Luka Doncic, who could summon the powers of one and a half hamsters, Finney-Smith seized the spotlight. He nailed 20 points, and with a 6-of-11 performance from downtown, he was lighting up the scoreboard like a dunking disco ball. Unfortunately, despite expectations, Finney-Smith didn’t stay with the Lakers, choosing a new chapter with a $52 million contract with the Rockets. The Lakers will surely miss his ‘hit the key 3’ magic next season!
