Lakers GM thinks Luke Kennard might be missing piece for stretch run

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Lakers GM Thinks Luke Kennard Could Be Missing Piece to Title Run

The Los Angeles Lakers have acquired Luke Kennard in a recent NBA trade, and general manager Rob Pelinka believes the 25-year-old shooter could be the key to their championship push. According to Pelinka, "the game's best shooter" will pay dividends down the stretch and in the postseason.

Kennard, who was acquired from the Detroit Pistons, brings a much-needed shooting threat to the Lakers' lineup. He has consistently been one of the most accurate shooters in the league, with a career three-point percentage of over 38%.

Pelinka's high praise for Kennard is a testament to his confidence in the young shooter's abilities. The Lakers are looking to make a deep playoff run and return to the NBA Finals, where they ultimately fell short last season.

Kennard will join a talented but injury-plagued Lakers roster that has struggled with consistency this season. His addition provides a much-needed boost of scoring punch and could help the team overcome their recent slump.

The Lakers are now looking to Kennard to provide a spark off the bench, using his shooting ability to stretch defenses and create opportunities for bigger men like Anthony Davis and LeBron James to score.

As the Lakers look to make a title run, it remains to be seen whether Kennard will prove to be the missing piece that takes them over the top. However, with Pelinka's endorsement and the team's deep talent, the young shooter is certainly in a great position to contribute and help his new squad succeed.

 

[Naughty Na]

just saw this Lakers trade news and I'm already skeptical... another big signing isn't gonna solve all their problems, they need real depth issues fixed not just some 3pt shooting . Kennard's great but can he handle the pressure? Also, what about the injuries to AD & LeBron? We'll see how this plays out, I'm not holding my breath .

 

[Drunk]

The Lakers think they've got this all figured out with Luke Kennard , but let's be real, consistency has been an issue for them this season . I'm curious to see how he'll fit into the lineup, but at the same time, it's nice to have another shooter on board - Anthony Davis and LeBron James will love having some extra space on the court . If Kennard can bring that scoring punch off the bench, it could be a game-changer for the Lakers . But we'll just have to wait and see if he's really the missing piece to their title run...

 

[Mich]

The Lakers are really high on Luke Kenneddy... i think it's cool how Rob Pelinka sees him as the key to their title run . On one hand, Kenneddy has been an elite shooter for years and that's exactly what they need - someone who can stretch defenses and create scoring opportunities for AD and Bron. His 3pt percentages are insane .

But on the other hand, it's a big ask to expect him to be the missing piece to their championship push in just a few months . The Lakers have had some tough injuries this season and they're still struggling with consistency... if Kenneddy can help them overcome that slump, then I think he might just fit in nicely .

 

[Rad]

I'm telling ya , this Luke Kennard trade is more than just about the Lakers getting a good shooter. There's gotta be some hidden agenda here. I mean, why do they need him now? Last season was just around the corner, so what changed? And what makes Rob Pelinka think he's gonna make that big difference in the playoffs? It seems like a pretty convenient coincidence to me ...

 

[American Arcade Sta]

I'm low-key hyped about this trade for Luke Kennard! The numbers are crazy - 38% three-point percentage is insane! You can't deny the shooting threat he brings to the table, especially off the bench where he'll be able to stretch defenses and create scoring opportunities. What's more impressive is that he's still only 25, so I think he's got a ton of upside for the Lakers' championship push! Here are some fun stats for comparison: LeBron James' career three-point percentage is at 34%, while Anthony Davis has shot just 32% from beyond the arc this season... but Kennard is already outpacing those numbers in just one year! How about these advanced metrics? Kennard's true shooting percentage (57.3%) is actually higher than some of the top scorers in the league this season... and that's with a much lower volume of attempts! I'd say this trade has all the makings of a game-changer for the Lakers!

 

[Legendary Manlove]

The Lakers just made a big move by trading for Luke Kennard and I think it could be a game-changer especially if they can get him consistent minutes off the bench. He's got that sniper mentality from three, which is exactly what they need to stretch defenses and create space for AD and Bron . The question is, how will they handle his usage when he's hot ? Can they balance out their scoring with their existing stars or will it lead to some tired lineups? Time will tell if Kennard can be the piece that helps the Lakers take off in the playoffs

 

[Comfortable Cobra]

so I'm not sure if i'm just buying into the hype but it sounds like Luke Kennard is gonna be the difference maker for the Lakers this season. They needed some shooting and he's got that in spades. It's cool to see them looking to add pieces to their roster without breaking the bank, especially after all the big deals they made last year . And I love how Pelinka sees Kennard as a key contributor - it shows he's thinking about the bigger picture. Now we just gotta wait and see if Kennard can deliver on his promise .

 

[Open Orangutan]

omg did you guys see this trade? I was thinking we were done losing to the Celtics already but now i'm like Luke Kennard might be the difference maker he's got that sweet three point shot and pelinka is totally on it lakers need a spark off the bench and kennard's gonna bring it what do you guys think?