Could the trade for Patrick Beverley be one of the smartest moves the Los Angeles Lakers have made?
There was a lot of criticism of the deal when it was made and more than a few fans were outraged at who was traded away to get Beverley.
Yet, just a few weeks later, it looks like Beverley is totally focused on making the team better and bringing his special brand of personality and drive to the troubled squad.
"Team. Team. Team."@patbev21's first day on the job ✔️ pic.twitter.com/C8Sp92r6v9
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) September 13, 2022
In a new video released by the Lakers, Beverley is very adamant about victory with the Lakers and bringing the team together.
He says that he’s all about winning and doesn’t care about points and assists and is instead focused solely on improving the team’s track record.
Beverley is very famous for being confrontational but he seems like a very warm, supportive player in this video.
Perhaps that’s exactly what the Lakers need.
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There is no doubt that there is a lot of talent with the Lakers right now but there is also no denying that they aren’t living up to their massive potential.
The team didn’t even make the playoffs last season despite having LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Russell Westbrook, and others.
The crew is surely having some issues believing in what they can achieve.
Maybe Beverley will join the team and once again light a fire under their feet and get them playing as they did back in the 2019-2020 season.
All successful teams need someone who will keep everyone motivated and focused on winning, shutting down the naysayers and the opponents.
Beverley looks to be very comfortable in that role and it could work wonders for LA.
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