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Crazy Trade Between LeBron James’ Lakers and Nets Involving Kevin Durant-Kyrie Irving Could’ve Been “Perfect Matchup”, Explains NBA Veteran

Published 09/28/2022, 8:00 PM EDT

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In a VladTV interview, Gilbert Arenas proposes a blockbuster trade for the Los Angeles Lakers and the Brooklyn Nets involving LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Kevin Durant, and Kyrie Irving. Moreover, the veteran point guard gives the reasoning behind this trade and calls it a “Perfect Matchup”.

Gilbert Arenas, a veteran point guard, played in the NBA for over a decade. He was an offensive genius on the point and averaged over 20.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 5.3 assists for his career. He also bagged 3x All-star and 3x All-NBA selections. In his peak with the Washington Wizards in the 2005-2006 season, he averaged 29.3 points.

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‘Agent Zero’ is now a media personality in the NBA community. He appears on a multitude of podcasts and interviews across different platforms to convey his opinions. His raw and unfiltered takes have made him rise in popularity. He is also famous for making some ‘hot’ takes, which have stirred controversy in the NBA community. In his most recent interview with VladTV, he talks about a bunch of topics across the NBA.

Gilbert Arenas suggests the Lakers and Nets ‘swap’ their superstars.

In the interview, Gilbert Arenas is asked about his famous take regarding the Lakers and the Nets. The veteran guard sheds light on his rationale and explains why it would work and could have been a “perfect matchup”.

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Arenas believes that if the financial aspect worked out, the Los Angeles Lakers and the Brooklyn Nets would be better off trading their Superstars. He wants LeBron James to play alongside his former teammate Kyrie Irving and All-Star forward Kevin Durant. He also comments on the draft picks in the NBA and calls the picks a “fool’s gold”. His reasoning is that picks aren’t equal in value to that of the superstars.

The trade proposed by Arenas involves trading Kevin Durant for Anthony Davis and some other ancillary pieces in the mix, along with a trade for Westbrook involving Kyrie Irving. He believes that barring any financial complications, this would work out for both parties.

The Nets would have Westbrook, Ben Simmons, and Anthony Davis. He explains that in Brooklyn, Westbrook would get to be himself and perform at OKC levels. The Defensee would be fortified with Simmons and Davis. With three All-NBA players, the team would still have been well suited to make a title run.

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On the Laker’s side of things, the team would have the greatest trio ever to set foot on the court. The trio would have a combined 37 x All-star and 31 x All NBA selections. The basketball IQ and the team-first attitude of the King combined with KD’s offensive prowess and Kyrie’s ball handling would have been a deadly combination.

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According to him, a “perfect matchup” for both teams, who have struggled in the past few seasons due to injuries and poor roster constructions.

Do you think the proposed trade would have worked out? Let us know in the comments below.

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K Shrijith is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. Currently pursuing his BBA degree, Shrijith has a keen interest in the world of finance. In fact, he has past experience in equity research and writing research reports on the subject of finance.
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