A J.J. Redick scenario that cannot happen
Here’s a YouTube clip breaking down a potential deal using Lake Show Life’s fellow FanSided site L.A. Sports Hub.
"“Rob Pelinka and David Griffin might be on the phone some more as J.J. Redick is the perfect veteran trade piece for the Lakers to consider, even though he does not really fit the wing defender or ball-handler mold. What Redick does bring is sharpshooting that will be lethal around James and Davis and add another scoring output for the team as well as playoff experience. Redick has so much playoff experience due to the fact that he has never missed the playoffs in his entire career. There is a risk that he misses the playoffs in New Orleans but can be saved by being traded to the Lakers.”"
In theory, talent-wise this would work out for the Lakers. The shooters that the Lakers brought in have for the most part have struggled from the 3-point line.
Quinn Cook, Troy Daniels, Avery Bradley, Kyle Kuzma (He gets a pass for the next few games) have struggled from the 3-point line. Danny Green has been solid with the explosion against the Clippers on opening night and well there will always be this.
https://twitter.com/Lakers/status/1190482104309571584
In reality, Jason Reed used opinion to illustrate the Lakers’ need for a knockdown shooter. J.J. Redick certainly qualifies as a shooter the team needs.
Certainly, the Lakers faithful would want this deal to go through in a heartbeat considering the fact that for most of the season, Caldwell-Pope has been sub-par, to be kind. Outside of knocking down two big shots including this 3-pointer against the Spurs.
https://twitter.com/Lakers/status/1191178773191774208?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1191178773191774208&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Flakeshowlife.com%2F2019%2F11%2F04%2Flos-angeles-lakers-5-lessons-win-vs-san-antonio-spurs%2F
Lakers fans have flooded the comment sections asking for the Lakers to trade Kentavious Caldwell-Pope anywhere. The shooting slump that netted him one point in the first two games wasn’t doing him any favors.
Guess what, barring some miracle, he’s not going anywhere. Let’s see why.