I watch a lot of Charlotte games. He’s for sure more of an upside guy. But getting out of Charlotte and next to guys like Luka and LeBron should help him tap into that very high upside.
I'm surprised by how many people are taking the rouge GM narrative at face value. The recent change in ownership is what raises my eyebrows the most.It's getting harder and harder to be an NBA fan. Yep, that's it...luck
Lakers' run of dumb luck continues as another unbelievable trade falls into GM Rob Pelinka's lap
Nico Harrison hand-delivered Luka Doncic, which set the stage for the Mark Williams dealwww.cbssports.com
I disagree. Lakers get the big they want and he can help them win now and in the future. He’s actually younger than Dalton too.
Lakers overpaid to get the big they want. I get that. Two years from now I think Knecht will be a straight up better NBA player than Williams. Charlotte also got an unprotected 1st round pick and Reddish who is a decent bench piece.
Strongly disagree on Knecht vs Williams. Williams is younger and already is averaging 16 and 10 this year.
It was a huge need. If he can stay healthy, obviously a huge if, it is a good deal for them.
I agree it was a huge need, and I guess you have to work with what's available, but given the price they paid I'd want a difference maker in return and I just don't see that with Mark Williams
Again it’s all about health, but he has taken a real step forward. He is a good free throw shooter, can pass pretty well, and grades out as a relatively good defender in his minutes. The Lakers pick is 6 yrs down the line, and although I think Knecht will be a good player, I think Williams has a much higher ceiling at a bigger position of need. They’re in win now mode, next 2/3 years seem to be the window.
