Los Angeles Lakers fans should embrace Brook Lopez

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Feb 13, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets center Brook Lopez (11) reacts in the third quarter against Memphis Grizzlies at Barclays Center. Grizzles win 112-103. Mandatory Credit: Nicole Sweet-USA TODAY Sports /

Great Fit

Lopez should be an excellent fit in head coach Luke Walton’s system which has a strong emphasis on spreading the floor. His excellence as a three-point shooter should open up driving lanes for Brandon Ingram and Julius Randle.

Lopez should also be a great mentor for the budding Ivica Zubac as the two have a similar style of play. Another overlooked factor is that Lopez is an L.A. native who will take pride in playing for his hometown team; Lopez and his twin brother Robin both attended Stanford University as well.

Not to mention, Lopez is beloved by his teammates and is by all accounts a great locker room guy. Look for him to be rejuvenated playing for a franchise with a winning tradition and a flat out more talented roster.

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I know fans are reeling from Russell being traded away, but the fact of the matter is that Lopez is a better player than him RIGHT NOW and it isn’t even close. Sure Russell was impressive in spurts and could develop into an All-Star, but until he actually plays up to his potential I consider this trade a win for the Lakers.

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