Stephen A. Smith’s proposed idea of the Los Angeles Lakers sending Anthony Davis to the Golden State Warriors and receiving Draymond Green and Klay Thompson in return didn’t get the nod of approval from fans.
Speaking on the sidelines of a Brooklyn Nets game, the analyst put the idea of the trade involving both teams to fellow hosts, Jalen Rose and Michael Wilbon.
While the duo rejected the possibility, it was Smith’s view that the move would help the struggling powerhouses in the West. Fans weren’t keen on the trade and took to Twitter to share their two cents.
https://twitter.com/C_stink_meaner/status/1590702724965838848
Not happening https://t.co/9ua20MgwYL
— Rodrigo 👁️⃤ 🇨🇺🇭🇹 (@Dreec_2z) November 10, 2022
It’s absolutely incredible to me that grown men who cover the sport for a living can’t understand the salary cap yet teenagers on Twitter can https://t.co/T7YUptuzoZ
— Gage Boone🗣 (@GageBoone23) November 10, 2022
well you almost had tha right idea til you said Klay 🤝 https://t.co/vUlqGaMD1X pic.twitter.com/H33SxZgc5G
— Yves Saint Lauri Markkanen (@PepeLeFewHoes) November 10, 2022
This trade is worse than NBA Twitter trade proposals https://t.co/rZJEuAq9PC
— Middlegoat (@SepehrEskandar1) November 10, 2022
I mean…are things that bad for Golden State? https://t.co/TbLRyEUU6a pic.twitter.com/AlG8NHFJDv
— Gringo Pendejo 🃏 (@ClinicoPendejo) November 10, 2022
Stephen A. Smith trying his hardest to make the worst trade idea ever https://t.co/SpxozUw0rS
— Sephiroth🔻 (@LocalTalkingBen) November 10, 2022
This would never happen https://t.co/PlKUOkY1sc
— HoopsView$34 (@Dadof2babies34) November 10, 2022
Literally no point in doing this if you’re LA. https://t.co/Qn31HI1FrF
— Rod. (@RoddyIgnant) November 10, 2022
This literally solves nothing other than getting AD's contract off the books https://t.co/pGMvvFR2aI
— MM (@QuisDMann) November 10, 2022
There is no benefit for the Warriors. https://t.co/JfE1yrDvZB
— Dani (@dani_ghfan) November 10, 2022
this wont happen, but if it did, i'd be put in a coma https://t.co/3CCFJWC3CP
— Imogen 🏳️⚧️ (@itnolongerspins) November 10, 2022
y’all kill me for my trades but it’s dudes getting paid millions to give these types of suggestions bro. life not fair https://t.co/ePwn0jwRwU
— Coach Rome (@Rome_Beast) November 10, 2022
The Warriors would not do this https://t.co/xj6VJBEG4T
— Wray Allen (@iHitSplits) November 10, 2022
It goes without saying that the possibility of this trade happening is bleak, but going by the thought process, Smith may have viewed it from the perspective where the Lakers get a sharpshooter and a defensive presence, while the Warriors get a center who can heavily contribute with his two-way skill set.
Anthony Davis Has Been One Of The Names Doing The Rounds When Discussing Trade Theories
While trade discussions, when it comes to the Los Angeles Lakers, have primarily centered around Russell Westbrook, Anthony Davis is the latest name doing the rounds.
Previously, Bill Simmons proposed trade scenarios that would land Davis in the East, suiting up either for the Brooklyn Nets, the New York Knicks, or the Chicago Bulls. Given that the center is a Windy City lad, the move does make the most sense as it lands Los Angeles a massive name in Zach LaVine.
According to Sean Deveney of Heavy Sports, the sources who he spoke to felt that if the Los Angeles Lakers get fed up with Anthony Davis, Chicago would be the top franchise to land him.
“But the one thing I’ve said, if they were to make a deal, would be to send him back to Chicago for another Klutch guy, Zach LaVine,” a Western Conference GM told Deveney. “Davis is from Chicago, he would like to play there. LaVine played at UCLA and has said he want to play in L.A. I think that is the only deal that would sort of satisfy all parties. Because, look, the Lakers wanted AD to be the guy who took over the franchise after LeBron, and it is obvious he is not the guy to do that. Maybe LaVine can be?”
For now, both the Lakers and the Warriors will be keen to stay on course and get their campaigns back on track. The former play the Sacramento Kings next, while Golden State plays the Cleveland Cavaliers next.
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