Darius Garland Is The PERFECT Trade Target For The Lakers

Darius Garland Is The PERFECT Trade Target For The Los Angeles Lakers according to Gilbert Arenas as Gil & The Gil's Arena Crew react to the Lakers underwhelming offseason and examine the team's few remaining options to improve the roster around LeBron James, eventually landing on Darius Garland of the Cleveland Cavaliers. They discuss how Garland wants out from the team after Donovan Mitchell resigned and explain how he will seamlessly fit into JJ Redick's offense, before breaking down the pieces it would take to get him to LA.
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[@YouTubeTroll38]

Y’all want everyone to come to the Lakers 😂😂😂

[@burningspliffs]

Because they know the Lakers are dead

[@southsidestilldripin1404]

This like ah lakers podcast

[@JHPG5]

And they still gonna be a playin team 😂

[@TiMula762]

🤣🤣

[@acepeezy672]

It's all just for content...

[@jeffreyamos138]

As a laker fan I love that we get first dibs on the conversations about players coming to the Lakers. I just hate the fact that they usually don't actually come 😅

[@dtippitt2]

Facts 😢

[@mylescaffee4727]

😂😂😂

[@Noskcaj90]

Man I swear 😂

[@chikipsg]

Lol nobody wanna come play for us 😢

[@HighwayMerc]

Taxes...

[@just__mackie4569]

Darius Garland came out himself and said it’s not true. He’s annoyed with these rumors come on man y’all trying anything y’all can to pick from the small markets and put these great players inside of big teams.

[@thatboionyx6375]

It’s so sad that ppl see something online and instantly believe it. Darius will play for Cleveland next year

[@thatboionyx6375]

As a Cavs fan listening to them talk about how Garland came in and overpowered Sexton is embarrassing to. These mfs don’t know what they’re talking about. Sexton torn his meniscus and was out all year no one overpowered him

[@just__mackie4569]

@@thatboionyx6375 facts it be weird because theses guys are the nba players

[@elmayimbe_the_amateur_mechanic]

Should have gotten a real 5 so AD can play the 4!!!!!

[@ogz7469]

No team has the money or willing to get a “ real 5 “ for AD he’s tall enough. Give me an example of someone that’s realistic

[@elmayimbe_the_amateur_mechanic]

@@ogz7469...did you read the word "have"? As in past tense? Andre Drummond was the guy. Could have had Mo Bamba back him up. Just somebody to keep soft ass AD from playing the 5. This is the same problem Miami has playing Bam at the 5, when he is a 4.

[@morrismims5327]

I have been saying this for 3 years and I also think Rob doesn't want to get a center because he wants to protect Kobe's legacy. Remember he was Kobe's manager

[@chrissosa1369]

@@ogz7469trading for Brook but that’s gonna cost a pick

[@jjjjsuarez1234]

@@chrissosa1369fuck that pick we in win mode now for brons last 2 years…the pick will be in 2031

[@lilpoppa2k]

i really feel like the cavs stunted DG''s development bringing in another high usage guard ngl

[@tophated216]

He did cavs player better with garland running point

[@TripVino]

I agree Mitchell is a ball hog

[@lilpoppa2k]

@@TripVino the move just didn’t make sense to me

[@TripVino]

@@lilpoppa2k trying to fast track the rebuild teams listen to the media thinking they need to trade for a big name player instead of developing the talent they already have

[@jamalwalker]

​@@tophated216they do not when Donovan is on the court they play at a way higher win pace than when Garland is on the court

[@elmayimbe_the_amateur_mechanic]

K Mart talking his shit at the end 🔥🔥🔥

[@courtlandwilliams4725]

and he really wasn't clapping guards like he said he was. he had decent moments. He play good weak side help defense and got blocks. Bc if you remember NeNe and Camby was playing defense with him

[@KoreanGingseng]

​@@courtlandwilliams4725true, but he's most likely talking about his New Jersey run

[@courtlandwilliams4725]

@KoreanGingseng let utilize our context clues. What makes you think he was "most likely" talking about "new jersey runs"?

[@Th3gr3atjuan]

@@courtlandwilliams4725Kenyon Martin one of the only people that can say “I was assigned to guard a prime Shaq, and a prime Kobe in different situations” No he didn’t win the battles, but the fact they did it.

[@courtlandwilliams4725]

@Th3gr3atjuan "assigned" like he was there match up through out the game. Not switched? Or anything? Do you remember which games he was assigned to guard Shaq and or Kobe? I remember in 09 Kobe torched the nuggets for like 41 they needed to put a new "assignment" on him that game bc whatever they did wasn't not it.

[@babyyames]

If we not making no moves… we should get Dwight Howard fr … we can use a big body like that .. just tell ‘em leave all that goofy stuff outside the locker room and arena💪🏾

[@keevancrawford6708]

Dlo would be good with the Cavs. That PnR with those bigs would be good for him.

[@tophated216]

No he wouldn’t y’all weird lol

[@keevancrawford6708]

@@tophated216 😢

[@crazydumb1861]

Dlo needs to go play with th nets again lol

[@dtippitt2]

Facts

[@Zee216]

Absolutely not

[@PurpPhantom]

What so they can make him a spot up shooter ? Unless they’re gonna let him run the offense, leave em where he’s at.

[@SarahJones-ik6jh]

You've got skills, keep honing them

[@daptheking]

Idk why but when Brandon said they gonna be all in the paint had me on the floor 😂😂😂.

[@elmayimbe_the_amateur_mechanic]

The only real guy that has been able to play with LeBron in Kyrie. Not even Wade in Miami was the same. Kyrie was like, gimme the ball and step aside old man, I got this. Kyrie is the only guy that can make LeBron the #2 option.

[@thomasjacobs4919]

Yet Lebron led in every stat! Real #2 option type stuff right there!

[@darrenbrown2924]

​@@thomasjacobs4919 that bcuz they ran all the plays through his crybaby ass😂 so in other words STFU 😂

[@crazydumb1861]

Sounds like ur a hater lol

[@baccendtyy1254]

@@thomasjacobs4919that’s how great bron is,kyrie still waved him off and turned him to a #2 scoring option a lot during their tenure and delivered enough when he did.

[@elmayimbe_the_amateur_mechanic]

Well, I see 2 people in the comments that reading comprehension is not their strong suite. Read the post over again...slowly The words CAN, and DID, mean two entirely different things LOL

[@taylorevans1199]

They need to stop over paying young guys who don't know how to close out games and bring vets in. The reason those miami teams were so good is the bench was deep with solid veteran role players

[@rubentibi7488]

What the lakers need was a true shooter like catch and shoot and can also shoot off the dribble and a defensive and rebounding center with a nice jumpshot either 3pt or mid range.

[@taysop2008]

I wouldn’t want to play with the lakers if I’m garland

[@KrayzieMofoGuy]

Garland is better than DLo but for what both players make, Lakers are better off just keeping DLo.

[@jayjohnson7646]

Kenyon also guarded Kobe too. Definitely was a hella of a defender. Very underrated defender. A 4, that guarded 1-4.

[@eyemisstheoldme4807]

To say LeBron stunted Kyrie's growth is crazy...when LeBron went back to the Cavs I'd say helped unlock more of Kyrie's game...Gil said that like Kyrie went from 25 to 18 ppg 😂😂😂😂

[@TTJJCC]

Gil just looking at points per game again. Kyrie was just a shot chucker before Lebron came back.

[@GA3S_]

​@TTJJCC no kyrie been a bucket before lebron please stop the nonsense.

[@abtocool6350]

He was Never in his prime with lebron, he was 23 years old when they won and he was 24 the next year. So obviously his best years will be later when he’s in his prime years.

[@TTJJCC]

@@GA3S_ Yeah, he could score. While ignoring his teammates at the same time.

[@IsaiasMGPalafox]

I’m convinced that the Lakers will take anybody to sell some merch. 🤣🤣🤣

[@TheBuckfool1]

That boy said " A fake Lyrie"😂

[@dremac33]

They need to change the same to the Lake Arena...

[@courtlandwilliams4725]

"it stunt your growth playing point guard with Lebron" is so cap. Kyrie excelled. Mo Williams excelled. Norris Cole excelled. Mario Charmers excelled. Delonte West balled. Actually Name someone that was a point guard that growth was stunted that played with Lebron?

[@lazarvukojevic8981]

Im not a Laker fan but they just need a sharpshooter to play SG and good center and play Davis on PF

[@astronewton1995]

Garland maybe shorter than Russell but he is way quicker and a better facilitator, dare I say maybe shoot better than him too.

[@xcbaby123]

def shoots better

[@veemiyagimusic3892]

Would be nice to hear them talk in depth about what other teams need lol

[@charkyicenhour587]

Distance Shooting!!! Had to Run Around SHAQ!!! Thanasis!! Does Amazing Work!!!

[@onyx_might72]

Jamal Murray liked that now can go get you a bucket. When he get the ball he in scorer mode too

[@SouthSideTank508]

Dat undefeated summer shirt is hitting P! Will go good wit my Rasheed Wallace rude awakening AF-1 wooo

[@kingso8910]

Nobody else dead at Nick and Ken side convo??? 😂😂😂😂

[@gnicevids]

These guys on the couch right now are a great starting five. In fact, this starting five could make it to the finals.

[@ogarchielee9880]

LEBRON IS DAVID RUFFIN THE LAKERS ARE THE TEMPTATIONS 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@KingCarolina_]

Nah he like David Ruffin in the Five Heartbeats 🤣

[@koopakid03]

Thank you KENYON LA needs a big! the way the team is built they need someone behind AD so he don't get hurt

[@sirtainlee8725]

Knicks are getting D Mitchell. Their fans have said it again and again. Just like they got LeBron in 2010. And now Darrius is going to the Lakers? Whose getting Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen? NY and LA should flip a coin to decide. That leaves Strus, Lavert, Okoro, Wade, Niang, Merrill, Tyler, etc. to win the Championship. It should be easy. Then NY and LA can decide which of those they will take.

[@BUD-TV]

Silly Gilly, dont taint DGs career like that

[@charkyicenhour587]

Shooters. Distance. Had to Stop, Big ShAQ Attack, Ahead. Crazy.....

[@timothytarver9093]

Miles Bridges can get his own bucket fasho & let Bron play pg

[@MrQuimane]

Garland didn’t even show up last playoffs, and garland didn’t say he didn’t want to stay , he was reportedly upset about the rumors

[@MikeStew07]

People been saying the same thing Kmart was saying for 3 years. You need a Big.

[@deweybeard9383]

For what to stand in the corner and wait on the ball.

[@flacko9706]

They need cam thomas on the lakers fr fr

[@universalwoman8096]

Gil cut that bad talk about players not wanting to come to the lakers😂😂

[@marcgil256]

Zach Lavine would be a better fit for the Lakers. Garland is good player, but he's a point guard that needs the ball to create shots for others. Lakers don't really need that, they have Bron for that. They need a scorer. A guard that can score from the perimeter. One that can play off ball as well. Lavine would be a better fit, and his trade vale is lower than it's ever been, so the lakers could probably get him for cheap.

[@marcomcdowell8861]

Ky bounced from Cleveland because Dan Gilbert told him the Cavs were his team. He re-upped and the team was slowly improving. Suddenly, LeBron showed up and it wasn't his team anymore. Same thing happened to DG.

[@gwylinn7139]

Bambi legs is crazy😂

[@donaldsmith5773]

Bruh, the way Klay Thompson been playing no way he was going to the Lakers with all the pressure that comes with playing as a laker playing with LeBron and the Lakers' current roster the Mavs made the most sense for Klay

[@donaldsmith5773]

This is also why a lot of these other guys are going to other places. Gsw made the most sense for Buddy. The Lakers should've been traded for Buddy and Myles Turner Rob pelinka, and Jennie is a joke

[@757bigj]

Klay Thompson was raised a Laker and before his weed charge he was going to be drafted by them. Pressure? The problem is no one wants to play with LeBron.

[@donaldsmith5773]

@@757bigj of course you are a LeBron hater no 1 had a problem playing with him when he was winning the Lakers roster and organization sucks

[@Dollaupt]

So he he don’t want that pressure is what you saying

[@Dollaupt]

@@757bigjwhere u fans get that from all ya do Is repeat what you hear the media say smh

[@Baltimoretay21207]

They had him 😂😂

[@ifheavenwashuman]

I think Trae Young could turn the Lakers offense into something special. He can snooze his way in 25, and 13 playing next to AD & having LeBron spot up on the wings. The problem is he's likely unavailable.

[@XTR_]

Kenyon obviously hasn’t watched Vuc the past couple years on the bulls. Y’all can have him

[@aris_mendez]

Newsflash: An All Star point guard can make teams better

[@jbody7]

As a Cavs fan I’m loving this shit 😅 cmon wit it lol

[@jeanmorel7203]

We always mention players, but no one has said the truth. All these players are good in the respective teams, but in the Lakers, only one guy has the ball that's lebron james. That's the lakers problem lebron usually takes out of rhythm the rest of the team

[@DonaldHouse-ft6td]

How so? Have you seen the lakers when LeBron doesn’t play….

[@Supreme36074]

It actually true though. Lebrons usage rate was the lowest since his second year in the league & we all know he doesn’t mind sharing the ball. The problem is who he’s been sharing it with.

[@matthewcusick7891]

Yall realize Garland was in the AD trade right? Pels traded LakeShow 4th pick that year to Cavs which was Garland

[@Laron1525]

Honestly i know this is stretch but we need dwight howard

[@Nardfrmda201]

Bro, the lakers once every player they wanted Tre Young they wanted DeMar they wanted klay Nobody wants to play with LeBron and the Lakers give it up. Y’all go through this every year

[@slimfo378]

can’t get hurly, can’t get klay, can’t get buddy, can’t get donovan, mannnn LeDiddy turned lakeshow to a damn circus 😂😂😂

[@nachshonyisrael8849]

It's crazy cause as a Cavs fan we been tryna get buddy gone for a min... we wanted Collin sexton

[@MYS.MVP.]

Y’all did not want Sexton lol

[@stuartmccleary]

The Lakers just need to sign a true 5. Davis wants to play the 4 so let him. Yes end game he might close at the 5 and Bron at the 4 but dude doesn’t wanna be a center. It’s also how they won a ring

[@lawrence.peoples]

Very true. Bron is their best Point, so they really need a nice, versatile 3, who happens to be able to hit shots.

[@raraku1250]

I don’t get why the spur don’t go after him

[@LightNdaDark]

Right? Perfect fit w wemby

[@Just2Slick4U]

The fact Lakers haven't got a center is mind boggling

[@user-wx2ou5gh4r]

All the King's horses and all the King's men

[@iammoneygeekin323]

we need a big that spreads the floor so putting Vucevic at 5 and putting AD at the 4 would be perfect

[@hakeemedinborough3310]

That would be good but valanciunas does not want to take a pay cut to play for the Lakers

[@philipmarshall5421]

So basically what yall wanting is for the Lakers to get all their draft picks from after Kobe to come back to the team… Garland was drafted by the Lakers and traded for Lebron. Ingram/ Dlo/ Garland/randle/ Kuz/ lonzo/ clarkson/ zubac.. imagine them all back 😮😮

[@mrdee6076]

Actually, Kenny Atkinson would love to have D'Angela back. The Lakers should try to make that happen.

[@superstariconic]

Cam Thomas a straight bucket tho too don’t forget

[@gunzz669]

The perfect guy to get for an upgrade from last years team is Zach LaVine…instant offense with 3pt shooting…imagine Bron and Zach on the break…”SHOWTIME “ back in LA…

[@charkyicenhour587]

DeRoZan!!! Go Get his Talent , Value Worth!!

[@claudebarnes6784]

If Garland were to go the Lakers and Bron was willing to sacrifice some of the lead ball handler responsibilities, Garland could be a Mo Williams 2.0 type just like '09

[@mindcushion9696]

D low and garland on the same level no point to trade

[@grimendancehall]

where tf did kenyon come from lmao!

[@leecee9528]

Problem is lakers don't have an answer for Jamaal Murray at point

[@tyronejohnsonjr4261]

Cleveland tried to rush the process instead of giving their team time to organically improve and grow through development. Donavan Mitchell stunted Garlands and Mobleys growth

[@avonbarksdale91]

Nah Garland played the same way when Sexton was here. Sexton was averaging 24 a game

[@zyxtrr]

facts they should’ve never traded for mitchell, still don’t understand why they did. garland had just made the all star team, team chemistry was clicking. garland needs to go he has so much potential man

[@UnworthyCretion]

@@avonbarksdale91 Pre spida Garland was an all star was he not?

[@KingEZ33]

please they are EXACTLY where they need to be.

[@jamalwalker]

He was but there talking about the pre-sexton trade Garland who was having the same problems. Garland's biggest problem is that he doesn't do well without the ball in his hands ​@@UnworthyCretion

[@lawrence.peoples]

Bron’s “mistake” in his career, is that he could do everything to well. He could’ve been a Magic; but you couldn’t stop him from getting to the rim. They were supposed to give Bron a 2 and/or a big, and surround them with shooters. He probably said that his whole career; and when he had it, just unfortunate health led to going back to Cleveland so soon. Vucevic-as I’ve said for years-with AD, and a Jerami Grant.

[@freeman7239]

Garland MINNESOTA

[@_papiichampu]

bruh wtf? why do people just think the Lakers should get the best players every year lmao

[@youngbossman601]

ATP lakers fans are like cowboy fans

[@cybertutorials5609]

Best players? Garland had a down year and was very injury prone as well. He is clearly not a good fit with Donovan so Cleveland kind of has to move him.

[@jsol_03]

One could argue Dlo is a better fit for the Lakers over Garland at their best so if they trade him for Dlo is wouldn’t be that much of an upgrade

[@Longheadjames]

Because it’s LeBron the goat dumbass😂 why would you want to see him competing every year

[@getmoney3806]

Why don't you want them to get the best players?

[@vellstory3069]

If doesn't matter whi they get. If one guy isn't walling to let go of the ball he is gonna be another stand around shooter.

[@hakimh157]

I think Klay went to SA because of the Texas state tax. That 80 mill turns into like 15 once Cali gets their portion

[@malone2860]

Lets reunite that nets team with dlo, levert, and allen n them boys in cleveland

[@benwayne7637]

“Mental Health” 😭😭Ben Simmons caught a stray stray lowkey

[@montae8225]

Yea Lakers need a real 5 shii like a Dwight or Javal

[@rayhoy7689]

Kenyon must not be aware that Bron won with Rondo

[@johnsaunders4577]

ALL these guys don't know 🏀. Gil is crazy

[@KingxDae]

Bro said fake kyrie 😂

[@williamgrierson4133]

Wondering why Brandon Ingrahams name never comes up. There has to be something behind that.

[@Dharius-eu8de]

Brandon said it.. you gotta get bron off that one! His last ring he had RONDO before that he had KYRIE.. Bron not no point guard lol

[@michaelroelant7134]

Marcus smart and he can defend the perimeter

[@charkyicenhour587]

How is Lakers? Run around Giants?! New Young Defensive team. PF Dunk Team. Shotters. Far side away from Scary Robinson.

[@OsoChattin23]

They really said Bring Markelle Fultz

[@DetroitTyler]

If they trade for Garland you gotta ship D Lo out for sure, pretty sure Lakers are in the 2nd apron already. I don't know what they have to trade really.

[@Ngbtigaafanpage]

Golden state need bridges since they struck out on PG

[@jamarkusw7064]

notice how many times kyrie is brought up here , but he doesnt get the credit for the chip enough.

[@RITAS1964]

Gil why didn't you ask Rich Paul about Garland that's his agent 🤔

[@amarjohnson523]

nick young sounds like babyface ray😂😂

[@KobaniacMinded]

Yall weird asf talking about nobody wants to play with Bron when FA haven't been going to the Lakers for years including kobes prime .. i think its more that people don't want the Lakers pressure on em!

[@amariushudson2433]

I feel like bones hyland would be a good fit for the lakers igl.

[@deandrepage1048]

Teams not wanting D'Angelo Russell is good news for the Lakers head coach J.J. Redick because Austin Reaves & Max Christie can't use Pindown Screens for catch & shoot 3-pointers, but D'Angelo Russell can.

[@Sparkyxicy]

Why would Darius relegate himself to a spot up shooter with Bron?

[@charkyicenhour587]

Too Many, Names In the HaT.!! Skills vs Talent. Ahh. Yeah !! KLay Money Move!! A Spot Open Aside Luka and Irving Styles. Perfect!!

[@mrrashi5925]

Bro said Cleveland wasting his talent like the lakers are gonna set him up for success or something 😹

[@JB-kq1fy]

Kenyon never came into a game and coach said “you got Tmac” vince or AI you only got out there on a switch or broken play

[@LostEquation21]

Nihga said Ben Simmons retired