Author: Cole Nevins

Before I start rambling, this was a GREAT trade for both teams. You just have to put in in perspective. . . . The main reaction is that the Lakers gave up too much, and that’s mostly false. When you trade for a top five player, you’re going to have to give up a LOAD, and that’s what the Pelicans desired. Was it maybe a bit too much? You could argue that, but it’s still not the point. Let’s also not forget that the Lakers almost gave up WAY more during the trade deadline – so they should consider...

  View this post on Instagram   One of – if not the biggest – topics of the current NBA postseason have been about the current best player in the world, and overall legacies. . . . While it is a fun debate, it’s completely fueled by “recency bias”, which explains the constant shuffling, and lack of consistency in consensus opinion. . . . So I want to look at the bigger picture today, and not focus on my perception of the last few games. I think if anyone rose to the top in terms of best player, or...