Can Lakers Transform Two-Way Players into Superstars?…
The Los Angeles Lakers are in a pickle, folks! After trading Anthony “The Brow” Davis and rookie Max Christie to the Mavericks for the wizardry of Luka Doncic, the Lakers’ guard and center ranks went on a little vacation. Since then, they’ve been juggling the likes of two-way wonders: Jordan Goodwin, Trey Jemison, and Christian Koloko. Our charming coach, JJ Redick, wishes for seasoned warriors, but guess what? Santa’s not giving out pro basketball players yet, so here we are.
So, what’s the game plan, you ask? Converting these three ballers into standard-issue Lakers, of course! But hold your horses, hoops fans, it ain’t that simple. News from the grapevine (or Yossi Gozlan) hints at a hiccup: to open up roster spots, Lakers gotta wave goodbye to some current squad members – sorry, Cam Reddish and Alex Len.
With decision time looming like LeBron on a fast break, General Manager Rob Pelinka must choose wisely. Do they stick by the versatile Goodwin? Maybe give young Jemison or the lob-happy Koloko a shot at playoff glory? Or, keep their team comfies? Whatever happens, Goodwin better have those sneakers ready; Reaves, Doncic, and all the loyal fans are rooting for him! Before this saga’s over, folks, you might just see two of these hopefuls swapping their two-way jerseys for something a bit more “standard.”
