It's obvious that D'Lo is not a superstar as we have expected of when when he enter the league, sure he is a good scorer in the beginning, but there is some flaw in his game and probably not as clutch as we thought him to be.
Hes got the talent but lacks the will to win, so.. not really a superstar mindset. And now hes back with his old team, lol.
I like what the Lakers got in return, though. Finney-Smith is an amazing defender, and right now, thats exactly what the Lakers need. Theyre not great shooters, so being active and solid on defense is their best chance to win.
The problem is Lakers didn't give him much bigger role since the focus of their rotation always goes always to their star.
Also he's been out of touch since they have so many reliable players which Lakers could pick that's why its good that they trade him since maybe he can perform more well on his old team(Nets).
Also good trade made by Lakers since for sure that they could able to use Finney- Smith on their rotation and curious to see now on what he could bring to Lakers organization.
Lakers tried to give him a bigger role, but every time he was given a bigger role, he has shown everyone how he is not really caring about anything more, he is just looking like a chill dude.
He makes millions playing a game he likes, he goes out there, plays whatever he wants to and not cares about getting better or getting wins, just does whatever he wants, and then he goes home and chills. That's the image I have about D'lo, never looked like he ever wanted anything more, never looked like he had anything bigger. I feel like this isn't looking that big, and maybe that is why he was traded as well.
Lebron doesn't have that much time, he could potentially retire at any given moment, obviously I am expecting him to have a farewell tour like Kobe did, so not this season, but next season he may leave. So they are trying to build a squad that is ready to win another title before he leaves, they are failing so far, but it's true that they are trying their best.
It's because they think that Russell will be a big player for them, but just like the rest of those who played with Lebron, maybe except Kyrie Irving, all of them turn into just another team mate and even if they are given a big role, I don't know they just succumb to the pressure I guess. Another great example is KCP or even Kyle Kuzma or THT, as far as I can remember there's a lot of hype surrounding this players, but when they played with Lebron, nah, all of them wilted under pressure that's why they are no longer with LA and then thrive outside.
KCP becoming a champion with the Nuggets, helping them. While Kuzma had a so-so career with the Wizards, but there are games that he become the number one scorer. THT is with that Jazz, same, he gotten bigger physically, but he can still play. So we will see if Russell can break away from that shadow of playing with Lebron James and carving his own career now.
