On December 29, 2024, the Los Angeles Lakers significantly moved by acquiring Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton in a blockbuster trade. This deal involved sending Maxwell Lewis, D’Angelo Russell, and three future second-round picks to the Brooklyn Nets. Notably, Finney-Smith transitioned to the Lakers after already participating in 30 games with the Nets.
Finney-Smith expressed his enthusiasm about joining the Lakers in a media interview conducted during practice on December 30, 2024. He candidly remarked that he often felt like the “little brother” while with the Nets.
“I’m happy I’m here… If you play for Brooklyn, you know what I mean. You don’t want to be the little brother in the city,” Finney-Smith said. “So, I’m finally with the big brothers, so it feels good,” Finney-Smith said (via Jovan Buha).
Finney-Smith’s remarks reflect his increasing confidence and dedication to his new squad. Enthusiastic fans are keenly anticipating his performance’s impact on the Lakers’ overall standings in the league.
Dorian Finney-Smith Explores The Impact Of Lakers Trade
The Nets are currently facing a challenging situation in the 2024-25 NBA season. They sit in 12th place in the Eastern Conference standings, with a record of 12 wins and 20 losses. In contrast, the Lakers occupy the 7th spot in the conference, holding 18 wins and 13 losses. In a recent interview, Finney-Smith discussed the significance of moving from 12th to 7th place following the trade to the Lakers.
“It’s fun, man. Just the opportunity to play for a championship. Not even just playoffs. In Brooklyn, we were just fighting to get in the playoffs. Here, we’re trying to win the championship. So it’s a different approach, different energy, all around.” Finney-Smith said Monday (via ESPN).
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Following the trade, Finney-Smith has transitioned from a challenging playoff run to setting his sights on a championship. The Lakers’ upcoming matchup will be against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Crypto.com Arena. Fans are buzzing with anticipation to see Finney-Smith contribute to the team’s success in the rotation.
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