The Lakers traded for guard Patrick Beverley on Wednesday night, allowing the veteran guard to go from a rebuilding Jazz team to a contending Los Angeles team. It also means that Beverley gets his wish for the upcoming season.
In May, while appearing in an ESPN interview with Stephen A. Smith, Beverley explained how he would help the Lakers if he could play for them this year, without the team making any other significant move.
“If I was a free agent, and I played for the Lakers, I’m going to the playoffs, going to the Western Conference Finals,” Beverley said.