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4 former Russell Westbrook teammates the Lakers could trade for

By Jason Reed

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 31: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the first quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Crypto.com Arena on December 31, 2021 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 Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 31: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the first quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Crypto.com Arena on December 31, 2021 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 Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) /
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4. Eric Gordon

Russell Westbrook played with Eric Gordon on the Houston Rockets and hopefully, the Los Angeles Lakers do not make this happen and they do not reunite in 2021.

Personally, I hate the idea of the Lakers trading for Eric Gordon and think it would just send the team backward. The Lakers would have to include THT in the package and would get someone who is old, is going backward in terms of his talent and would not give this team what it needs.

Sure, he can shoot the three and would add another scorer to the roster but is that really what the Lakers need? Another complete defensive liability who can shoot threes? How can anyone in their right mind tell me that you can play Gordon, an undersized two-guard, next to Russell Westbrook, Avery Bradley, Malik Monk or Wayne Ellington? It would be a defensive nightmare.

However, just because I am not a fan of the move does not mean that it isn’t possible. Gordon’s name has come up in the Lakers rumors mill and it is not like the front office has a super clean record. Remember, they traded for Russell Westbrook after all.

Some fans would be happy if they made this trade just because Gordon is a big name and he has a high shooting percentage. Trust me, this trade would not work out for the better and Gordon would continue to get worse as his contract carries on while THT would get better.

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