Dorian Finney-Smith was a highly coveted trade target for many teams, but it was the Los Angeles Lakers who were ultimately able to swing a deal for the veteran wing. A big reason why is because he has spent many years defending top wings in this league, which includes many meetings with his now teammate, LeBron James.
Many people have faced off with LeBron and tried their best to limit his impact, but Finney-Smith now has the opportunity to be on the other side of that and benefit from James’ greatness. It is still early on in his time with the Lakers, but Finney-Smith is already enjoying being a teammate as opposed to an opponent.