The positive effect of the trade of Roy Hachimura to the Lakers for Danny Avdia received its first proof tonight (between Tuesday and Wednesday), when the Israeli provided a great game with a double-double on the way to Washington's victory over Dallas and Luka Doncic.
A day after that trade, Washington's general manager, Tommy Shepherd, took the time to explain what was behind it, and his answer was unequivocal: "The load in the forward positions made us want to make room so that Danny would get more minutes, that was one of the main reasons for this trade".
Shepherd continued: "Roy Hachimura had a great season, but the decision to make Daniel Gofford a five player changed the rotation."
"When we really looked at what we needed was to get Deni more responsibility, more opportunity to play."
- @WashWizards GM Tommy Sheppard on recent trade with Lakers.
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— NBC Sports Wizards (@NBCSWizards) January 25, 2023
The general manager also added about Avdia: "Danny's minutes were getting fewer and fewer, and from our point of view he has a big part in the future here. He is one of our best guards and one of the best pick and roll guards in the league. Trade is always a difficult decision, but we understood that we have to give more Responsibility and opportunities for Danny."
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