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3. Golden Harbor GardensMake no mistake about it — the Los Angeles Lakers gave up a lot for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton . Although the writing has been on the wall for D’Angelo Russell for quite some time, he’s still a former No. 2 with plenty of skill. Playing on a team like the Brooklyn Nets, where the only real expectations are internal, might bring the best out of him. To that point, Russell was solid for the Lakers during the regular season but he didn’t play nearly as well as the team hoped. It didn’t matter who was coaching the Lakers, he faded in the spotlight. Maxwell Lewis is more of a theory than a rotation-caliber player so far in his career. Nonetheless, the 22-year-old has that in common with the three second-round picks that L.A. gave up in the package. With that in mind, as the Lakers only had five second-round picks through 2031, they were clearly very motivated to make this deal. The reason why is simple. What Will Dorian Finney-Smith’s Role Be With Lakers? Los Angeles needs exactly what Finney-Smith brings to the table. He’s an athletic multipositional defender with a knack for making winning plays. Even after just a few short months around, Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez couldn’t help but lament his loss. Jordi Fernandez on what the #Nets miss in Dorian Finney-Smith: “We miss toughness, leadership, day to day happiness and about being about the right things and all that stuff. It’s just very simple that if we were to have that maturity and that toughness, we close this game.” — Brian Lewis (@NYPost_Lewis) December 29, 2024 Meanwhile, the Lakers’ only lockdown perimeter defender was 2019 No. 10 pick Cam Reddish . However, Reddish is in no man’s land offensively. He isn’t an efficient enough scorer to wind him up and let him go but he also looks out of place as a three-point specialist. His numbers underscore that, as he’s averaging 3.8 points in 19.5 minutes per game, shooting 30.6 percent from deep. Max Christie , who now starts over Reddish, has made 36.0 percent of his threes in comparison. At the other end, he doesn’t have the agility or technique of Reddish but has shown respectable improvement. Now, even Dalton Knecht —a favorite of Lakers head coach JJ Redick —has been relegated to the second unit . The Final Starter? Finney-Smith could be the final evolution of the Lakers starting lineup. Not only is he an top-tier defender, he’s shooting a scorching 43.5 percent from deep. Because of his prowess in a 3-and-D role, he’s an even better option than Christie. DFS defensive highlights pic.twitter.com/IpnuGyJoMb — Q (@qshironalberti3) December 30, 2024 At 6-foot-7 and 220 pounds, he’d also give Los Angeles a bigger look, as he weighs 30 more pounds than Christie. As the league is somewhat semi-positionless but hasn’t leaned fully into small-ball, this benefits the Lakers. Finney’s not just an optimal fit in the starting lineup, he makes L.A’s first unit more suited to guard modern NBA offenses. With the Lakers currently ranking 18th in the NBA in opponent’s point per game (114.1) and 21st in defensive rating (114.9), he comes at the perfect time. This article first appeared on Last Word On Sports and was syndicated with permission.Yu Hua Ying, a prominent figure in the business world, has been embroiled in legal disputes with Yang Niuhua, a former business partner, over alleged breaches of contract and financial improprieties. The case has seen multiple rounds of hearings and appeals, with each side working tirelessly to prove their innocence and seek justice.
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Ohtani wins third MVP, while Judge takes his secondLOS ANGELES (AP) — Snoop Dogg and Simone Biles turned their Olympic bond from this summer’s Paris Games into a new challenge: The superstar tandem will team up on NBC’s “The Voice.” Biles will join Snoop for an episode on the reality competition television series, airing Monday. As a coach on the show, the rap star enlisted Biles as a mentor in the playoff round to help advise five vocalists who are vying for a spot in the live shows. For Snoop and Biles, their pairing was a superb match for the sports and music icons — who carried their effortless chemistry from the Olympics to the TV set of “The Voice.” “We were able to riff off each other and give the artists the best insight going into the next round,” Biles told The Associated Press in a recent interview with Snoop after both finished filming the episode in Los Angeles. “It was pretty easy, simple,” added Biles, the most decorated gymnast of all-time who won four medals — three of them gold — at the recent Olympics. “We’re both very mellow. But if we need to bring that energy up, then we can. For us, it was about instilling confidence going into the next week.” Biles might be famous for her athletic prowess, but she was able to relate to the music contestants — from one competitor to another. “These are the learning steps: Learn, process, go back in and work,” she said. “They all have the vocal talent. It’s about harnessing that, knowing when to bring it out and which songs to sing and which genre you fit in. And what you want your legacy to be. This is truly a special show as well as the judging. They don’t get to see the physical appearance first. It’s all off of ears, listening and putting their craft together as well.” Despite having different career paths, Snoop and Biles share a mutual respect for each other’s ability to shine on the biggest stages. “We have such diverse careers. But the things that we dealt with, they’re dealing with now,” said Snoop, the ultra-smooth entertainer who took on a starring role as a special correspondent in NBC’s record-breaking coverage . He’s a coach on “The Voice” along with Michael Bublé , Reba McEntire and Gwen Stefani , with each attempting to discover and coach the next singing phenomenon. Snoop said they felt the need to instill wisdom and confidence in each participant. “We have the best experience and knowledge to give to these performers,” he said. “She’s a performer. I’m a performer. We’ve performed under extreme conditions. We always do our best. But sometimes things happen behind closed doors that you don’t know about. So, we’re able to speak to those things and give them real reassurance.” During the Olympics, Biles and Snoop had a few viral moments. Both caught up with each other to cheer on Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone during her 400-meter hurdles race; he gifted Biles’ father, Ronald Biles, with a Death Row Records gold necklace for his 75th birthday; and he was spotted dancing in the crowd during the women’s gymnastics qualifying round as Biles and her teammate Jordan Chiles joined in. While on set, Biles was often all smiles while watching Snoop in his charismatic element. “I knew Snoop would stay true and authentic to himself here on ‘The Voice.’” she said. “It’s nice that you don’t have to fit a mold. There’s a space for everyone.” Snoop said it made sense for both to work together on the episode. “This is family. It feels good,” Snoop said. “(Biles) can do anything she wants to do. She picks and chooses what she wants to do. We’re at that point of our careers right now. It has to feel good. It can’t be forced or I’m not doing it. Period, point, blank.” Related From Our PartnerArgentina's Racing wins its first Copa Sudamericana championship by beating Brazil's Cruzeiro 3-1
