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Lakers: The Anthony Davis trade and the 5 best trades of the decade

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 08: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers keeps the ball from Kawhi Leonard #2 of the LA Clippers as he posts up during the first half at Staples Center on March 08, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 08: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers keeps the ball from Kawhi Leonard #2 of the LA Clippers as he posts up during the first half at Staples Center on March 08, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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(Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) – Los Angeles Lakers Anthony Davis
(Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) – Los Angeles Lakers Anthony Davis

Anthony Davis was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers one year ago today.

On June 15th, 2019, the Los Angeles Lakers finally completed the task of bringing in a second superstar alongside LeBron James by trading Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball, Josh Hart, the fourth overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft and a slew of future draft capital for Anthony Davis.

This had been the plan all along. Even with Magic Johnson resigning from his position as President of Basketball Operations, Rob Pelinka carried out their plan of bringing in two superstars to flip the culture of the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Lakers were coming out of the worst stretch in franchise history and just LeBron and the young core was not enough. Something needed to happen and we saw those gears in motion during the 2018-19 season when Davis demanded a trade.

It got ugly and trade details were leaked, causing an awkward situation for the Lakers, but at the end of the day, the deal got done and now the Lakers find themselves as title contenders.

If you have not noticed the date on the calendar yet, today marks the one-year anniversary of the Anthony Davis trade. Being that it might be one of the most important trades in franchise history, we are bringing you all-day coverage related to the trade.

Not only is this one of the most important trades in franchise history, but it was one of the biggest of the 2010 decade. Here are the five best trades of the decade, with the Anthony Davis trade included.

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