Dejounte Murray played well after the deadline, but does he dramatically change things for the Lakers? D'Angelo Russell averaged 19.3 points and shot 41.3% from the 3-point line after the trade deadline. Murray only averaged three points more on higher volume and lower efficiency.
This season played out better with Murray instead of Russell. The argument shifts to role players around the edges like Royce O'Neale, Dorian Finney-Smith, Tyus Jones, but are they significant?
Injuries significantly impacted the Lakers' season, with 262 games missed by 14 players. The team faced challenges finding rhythm amid the revolving door of role players.
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