Prior to the blockbuster trade for Luka Doncic, the Los Angeles Lakers were endlessly linked to former Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young. The working theory amongst those who suggested the move was that Young could've create an elite big three with Anthony Davis and LeBron James.
After seeing how little the Washington Wizards sent to the Hawks in their shocking trade for Young, however, it's clear that the Lakers were right to ignore the rumors and speculation.
At the time that Los Angeles was linked to Young, his reputation was different than what it is today.