Sure, his playoff numbers – 13.3 points and 4.6 assists per game on 42.6 percent shooting – were not great, but overall, his addition helped the Lakers surge in the second half of 2022-23 and become legitimate contenders to win the West, as the purple and gold got all the way to the Western Conference Finals.
Another midseason 2022-23 trade acquisition, D’Angelo Russell provided the Los Angeles Lakers with a huge spark upon joining the team thanks to his reliable scoring and playmaking, as well as his knack for picking up steals.
