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Aftershocks still ripple through the sports world from the Luka Doncic trade. Seeing him in gold and purple hasn’t settled in yet, but the Lakers did manage to put up quite the show on his debut. 132-113 on the board and it was considered a win for the franchise; and not just for the night. A 23-minute effort had the audience easing into the new chapter. But Cameron Brink hopes that spreads to the other side too.
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On the podcast Straight to Cam, show hosts Cameron Brink and Sydel Curry-Lee had a lot to say about the trade. When asked to explain it in simple terms, the LA Sparks 2024 draftee had an interesting view of the deal– A Birkin for a double-flap Channel. Even simpler: “I think it’s a pretty equal trade,” Brink said, before clarifying that it wasn’t exactly equal, but close to it.
Anthony Davis, before his groin pull, was averaging about 26 pts, 12 reb, and 3.4 assists per game. Nico Harrison emphasized the big man’s defense as a major plus point, not even talking about the offense that he could provide. On the other hand, Luka Doncic was averaging about 28, 8, and 8 on decent shooting splits. But the difference shouldn’t invite the scrutiny it is as per the two podcast hosts.
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“I think Anthony Davis is getting a lot of flak. Which, one, goes to show how big of a player Luka is, but AD isn’t washed up. I think the last game he played for the Lakers, he had like 45 and 23? That’s crazy,” Sydel Curry-Lee chimed in.
The star forward did put up 42 points and 23 points in the game against Charlotte Hornets– his second last with the Lakers. The 21-point, 11-rebound first-quarter performance was the best of any in the last 28 years. But the issue with Davis, whose salary is summed up at $41.2 million, is that he’s injury-prone, otherwise, the Mavs haven’t completely messed up the trade.
So Brink seems to have gotten tired of the slander the former champion was getting. “I can’t stand the AD hate. No more AD hate,” she said in response to her co-host, pleading for the hate to stop against the six-ten forward. Davis served Los Angeles well, bringing home a championship during the Covid season. And he certainly deserves better as the Sparks star notes. But this isn’t the only trade that’s been spewing talks over the past week.
Cameron Brink shares her two cents on the new-look Warriors
Golden State is near and dear to Cameron Brink’s heart. With how close the Brinks and the Currys are, that comes as a surprise to no one. However, the LA Sparks star had not said much about the new-look Warriors after the Butler trade. That changed in her most recent podcast episode.
Sydel Curry-Lee and Cameron Brink talked about the big trade for Golden State and the possible roadblocks that they might find. “There’s some big personalities in that locker room with Draymond and Jimmy.” Curry-Lee said, pointing out that there’s a definite chance of friction. She remained hopeful, however. “I think they’ll get along.” To which Brink agreed.
The Warriors do seem to be better off with Butler, considering as their new star has been dominant in his first two games with the team. Jimmy Butler is averaging over 22 points in his two games with Golden State and the team chemistry clicked immediately! Curry even went as far as to say that his new teammate’s impact on the game was immense. “Every possession doesn’t feel as hard.”
Cameron Brink’s short reaction summed it up quite perfectly. “I hope it works out.” So do we, Cam. So do we.
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