The Los Angeles Lakers have progressively transformed their sports project, placing Luka Doncic at the helm. To bolster the Slovenian star’s impact, the franchise brought in Marcus Smart and Deandre Ayton. Yet, the future of one of Doncic’s most reliable teammates from last season remains uncertain. Compounding this, a seven-time NBA champion’s controversial opinion on the player’s future has stirred division among fans and analysts.

“If the Lakers are smart, they would do a sign-and-trade. And the reason I say that is because when you have a team with two players, who are pretty much the same, meaning Luka and A.R (Austin Reaves)., I’m not saying they have the same skill set — they play the same position, pretty much do the same thing — it’s a wash. Don’t get me wrong, I love A.R., but y

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