NBA Analyst Lauds Lakers Legend Magic Johnson and Rob Pelinka for Impossible Anthony Davis Trade
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Los Angeles Lakers are the number one seed in the Western Conference. They confirmed this with their win over the Utah Jazz. Lakers were led by leading Defensive Player of the Year candidate, Anthony Davis.
Davis had a monster stat-line featuring 42 points and 12 rebounds. LeBron James let his all-star teammate dominate, taking 12 fewer shots than AD. ‘Bron ended up with 22 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists on 56.3% shooting.
The Utah Jazz is one of the top teams in the league. However, they were outmatched by the Lakers. This is a strong way for the players and the team to rebound after their loss against the Toronto Raptors.
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The team is favored to win the title this season, but a lot of people are doubting the team and its depth. NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe feels that the signing of AD has revolutionized the team, and that has made them a playoff contender.
Sharpe emphasized on praising Lakers Executive Rob Pelinka and former Executive Magic Johnson.
“Now you understand why Magic Johnson & Rob Pelinka were willing to move heaven and earth to get AD. Skip, this is a generational talent.”
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.@ShannonSharpe on the Lakers clinching the #1 seed in the West:
"All aboard! The A-Train is now leaving to the #1 seed. Now you understand why Magic Johnson & Rob Pelinka were willing to move heaven and earth to get AD. This is a generational talent." pic.twitter.com/zfiNOQVqXo
— UNDISPUTED (@undisputed) August 4, 2020
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The Lakers’ front office has previously been criticized for being short-sighted. They traded away their entire future for Anthony Davis. However, it seems to be working fine.
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Davis and LeBron have helped the Lakers to the apex of the West. This has happened because of Rob Pelinka and Magic Johnson.
Pelinka was a sports-agent and represented basketball players. His most notable client? LA Lakers legend, Kobe Bryant. Pelinka would become Vice President of Basketball Operations of the Lakers.
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He executed the Anthony Davis trade and has built the roster for this season.
Magic Johnson is an NBA legend. He joined the organization in a management capacity with Pelinka in 2017, but as the President of Basketball Operations Magic is responsible for LeBron coming to the Los Angeles and AD wanting to join the team.
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