I would say let’s keep them both. KCP deserves a raise, no question about that. But Bradley’s value should not be discounted either and should be considered a luxury to have.
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So far in the 22-team bubble, the Lakers are:
So far in the 22-team bubble, the Lakers are:
22nd in scoring
22nd in FG%
22nd in 3FG%
21st in FT%— Tim Reynolds (@ByTimReynolds) August 6, 2020
LAKERS DEAD LAST IN OFFENSIVE RATING & 3 POINT SHOOTING!
No, but that was almost like two seasons ago, Buba. Now he’s coming back to a team where KCP was the starter and closed out the NBA Finals with 15, 16, and 17 points in the last three games after starting the entire bubble and playoffs. Avery is on an expiring contract and KCP most likely on a new multi-year deal with a raise in pay that will earn him at least three times as much.
Could Avery win back the starting role? Sure, but he’s no longer the default starter. Then there’s the issue if the Lakers sign a true point guard like Dragic or Schroder. Just unlikely Bradley starts next season. Nothing against him but Lakers looking to upgrade and get better.
Lakers fall to the Thunder, 105-86
Lakers fall to the Thunder, 105-86. pic.twitter.com/4s6RYbvy59
— Spectrum SportsNet (@SpectrumSN) August 6, 2020
Another slow start and poor shooting led to Lakers’ loss to the Thunder.
Another slow start and poor shooting led to a Lakers' loss against the Thunder.https://t.co/oWo8HLSzOa pic.twitter.com/EgaUYIRRjM
— Lakers Nation (@LakersNation) August 6, 2020