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 3-point shooting:
LeBron 0-5
Waiters 0-4
AD 0-3
Caruso 0-3
Cook 0-2
Morris 0-2
Smith 0-2
Dudley 0-1
Subtotal 0-22
Kuzma 2-5
Green 2-7
KCP 1-3
Total 5-37