Lakers React To Steve Blake Trade

December 1, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers small forward Nick Young (0) celebrates after point guard Steve Blake (5) scores a three point basket to end the first quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

While basketball is a business first and foremost, it’s never easy to see a teammate go. When that teammate is someone as trusted and admired as Steve Blake, it makes it even tougher. Blake was dealt to the Golden State Warriors just hours before the team tipped-off against the Houston Rockets. Whether or not his abrupt departure effected the team or not, many Lakers turned to Twitter after the game to wish Blake the best.

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