The Los Angeles Lakers should consider searching for a game-changing point guard to add to their roster this season.
The Lakers could acquire a surging Milwaukee Bucks star to the mix, but it would require them to cut ties with their 39-year-old phenom.
“Here is a blockbuster that could shake the NBA to its core,” Fadeaway World’s Eddie Bitar wrote Thursday.
“Dame Time for King James. The Bucks, fresh off their daring acquisition of Damian Lillard last year, would be rolling the dice again by flipping him for LeBron (James).”
“On paper, this trade pairs LeBron with Giannis Antetokounmpo, creating an absolutely terrifying duo that would have the basketball world buzzing.”
“The thought of LeBron as the maestro and Giannis as the unstoppable force is enough to make every team in the East quake.”
“For the Lakers, getting Damian Lillard is a gift. Dame is still in his prime posting 25.8 points and 7.6 assists per game, and his elite scoring and leadership would bring fresh energy to Los Angeles.”
“Pairing him with Anthony Davis gives the Lakers a lethal inside-out combo that could keep them firmly in contention. Lillard doesn’t address the Lakers’ depth issues, but when you’ve got Dame dropping 30 a night, they will figure it out.”
“This trade screams "all-in" for both sides. Milwaukee betting on LeBron to deliver another ring while the Lakers snag one of the best closers in the game—it’s the kind of high-stakes deal that makes the NBA endlessly exciting.”
Lillard has performed well for the Bucks all season, but his stellar play didn’t result in many wins for Milwaukee early on.
After prevailing in their season-opener against the Philadelphia 76ers, the Bucks lost their next six games and appeared to be on a downward spiral.
Since Nov. 4, however, Lillard and company have gotten their act together, securing 12 wins in their last 17 contests and proving they can hang with any team in the league.
Lillard, an incredible stop-and-go ball handler who keeps defenses on their toes, averages 25.8 points and 7.6 assists on 45.4% field goal shooting and 37.2% three-point shooting this season.
James, who guided Los Angeles to six consecutive wins between Nov. 8 and Nov. 18, hasn’t been a happy camper lately as a member of the Lakers.
The 20-time All-Star and human freight train averages 23.0 points, 9.1 assists, and 8.0 rebounds per game, but the Lakers have experienced two three-game losing streaks since their Nov. 19 victory over the Utah Jazz.
While landing Lillard could solve some of the Lakers’ woes, trading a durable superstar with serious championship aspirations wouldn’t be the wisest decision for Los Angeles.
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