The 5 Greatest Trades in LA Lakers History

#3- Anthony Davis

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After yet another disappointing NBA season (2018-19) where the Lakers failed to make it to the post-season for the seventh straight year, the LA Lakers front office went to work. This season was also the first time LeBron James, who was acquired in 2018 free agency, missed the playoffs in 14 years.

On 15 June 2019, following major speculation, the Pelicans agreed to trade Davis to the LA Lakers in exchange for Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Josh Hart and three first-round draft picks, including the Lakers' No. 4 overall selection in the 2019 NBA draft.

This move made the LA Lakers have arguably the best star duo in the league and helped them win the 2020 NBA championship.

#4- James Worthy

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James Worthy was not supposed to play for the Los Angeles Lakers. However, it was destiny that played its part in making sure that he played in LA.

The Cleveland Cavaliers had the 1982 first-round draft pick in a 1979 exchange for forward Don Ford. The Lakers selected Worthy with the first overall pick of the 1982 NBA draft. He would go on to spend all 12 seasons with the franchise, winning three NBA championships as part of the 'Showtime Lakers'.

#5- Pau Gasol

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In 2007, the Lakers failed to reach the second round of the playoffs for the third straight season and there were rumors that Kobe Bryant wanted out of LA.

In a move to pacify Bryant and propel the team's chances of winning the title, the Lakers traded Kwame Brown, Javaris Crittenton, Aaron McKie, Marc Gasol and two draft picks (Donte Green and Greivis Vasquez) to the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for Pau Gasol and a draft pick (Devin Ebanks).

Pau made an immediate impact on the team as they went on to reach three straight NBA finals, winning two championships.

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