The Los Angeles Lakers have made a significant move in the NBA offseason, acquiring Walker Kessler in a trade. The team is now a Tier 2 championship contender, with a tangible championship ceiling. The Lakers gave up unprotected first-round picks in 2031 and 2033, as well as pick swaps in 2028 and 2030, to acquire the strong defensive center.
Lakers’ Championship Hopes
Kessler holds the Lakers’ championship hopes on his shoulders. With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, the team has a top-5 player in the world and a good secondary scorer. However, the team’s defense is a concern, and Kessler will need to deliver on his promise as an elite rim protector and rebounder.
The Lakers are now using one of the few three-star models in the league, with Doncic, Reaves, and Kessler. The team’s roster is 99 percent complete, and they are a Tier 2 title contender. The Lakers can talk themselves into having a championship ceiling, but they will need everything to go right for them, and several things to go wrong for their top adversaries.
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