Let’s hope the Rockets cut him soon and the Lakers work him out for their new-look roster. He was even better in the Raptors’ 2019 upset of the Warriors with 10.4/4/1.6 on 46.5/45.5/84.1 shooting splits. The man then followed Kawhi Leonard to Toronto and again had a great year. The man played under 25 minutes a game averaging over 9 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists, a steal, and a block per game, shooting 41.5% from the perimeter. 8 edition of the Purple & Bold Lakers newsletter from reporter Kyle Goon. He was a major part of the Spurs that upset the 2014 upset of LeBron James’ Heat. Green has played for Gregg Popovic’s San Antonio Spurs for 6 years and around 25 minutes per game which can give you an idea of how likable he is for coaches. He is a career 39.9% 3-point shooter who has played in the league for more than 12 years as his team’s first line of defense.Īlso read: “ Kobe Bryant, I’ll See You Down the Road!”: When Michael Jordan Was Impressed by Young Mamba at 1998 All-Star Game in MSG How good a player is Green actually? That’s where Danny Green comes into the picture. The addition of Mo Bamba and Jarred Vanderbilt would be a huge relief on post for AD.īut they still lack that dogged defender whom they lost in Patrick Beverley when they traded him for Bamba from the Magic. Having added D’Angelo Russell and Malik Beasley, the Lakers are now good in the 3-point department. Why would LeBron James and the new Lakers roster need Danny Green? Anthony Davis was acquired in a trade by the Los Angeles Lakers from the New Orleans Pelicans on July 6, 2019. (Photos by The Associated Press and Getty Images) By Kyle Goon. Forwards: Anthony Davis, LeBron James, Troy Brown Jr., Jarred Vanderbilt, Cole Swider, Rui Hachimura, and Wenyen Gabriel Trevor Ariza, left, Dwight Howard, center, and Wayne Ellington are among the new pieces acquired recently by the Lakers.

Guards: D’Angelo Russell, Malik Beasley, Davon Reed, Lonnie Walker IV, Max Christie, Scottie Pippen Jr., Austin Reaves, Dennis Schroder, and Sterling Brown.If he will be half the version of his peak self, he might be the final piece of the puzzle for the Lakers to fight for the 2022-23 championship.Īlso read: Dwyane Wade Recalls Crafty Move and Iconic Lob to Shaquille O’Neal vs LeBron James’ Cavaliers As “Top-5 Favorite Play” Factoring in the impending signing of Jared Dudley, who seems like an absolute certainty to return to the team considering his son is in pictures with Lebron James and Russell Westbrook in Las. The 35-year-old who played just 3 games for Grizzlies this season, and is now in Houston, expecting them to buy him out, is a great team defender and a terrific 3-point shooter. Zach Buckley SeptemMarcio Jose Sanchez/Associated Press Let the competition commence The Los Angeles Lakers tipped off training camp this week, and they have more to do than just.

Lakers 2021 roster