Los Angeles Lakers: Power ranking the team’s assets

No. 5: Josh Hart

Josh Hart is a significant drop off from Kyle Kuzma in terms of value. The difference in value between Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball, the pick, and Kyle Kuzma is super slim, and Josh Hart simply doesn’t hold the value that either of the assets does.

That being said, Hart is a great defender, and a nice guy to come off your bench. I always imagined Hart would be the perfect starting shooting guard for a team like the Oklahoma City Thunder because he can’t be left alone, runs the floor well, and plays incredible defense.

Hart doesn’t need the ball in his hands to be effective but might surprise people with a 20 point game here and there as well. Hart’s an asset, but likely not a deal breaker in any trade package.