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In 2019, the Los Angeles Lakers made headlines by acquiring superstar Anthony Davis from the New Orleans Pelicans. This transaction sent a young core of players, including Lonzo Ball, Josh Hart, and Brandon Ingram, alongside three first-round draft picks—one of which was the fourth overall pick at that time—to New Orleans. The Lakers rendered themselves immediate championship contenders by having both LeBron James and Davis on their roster. This risky gamble paid off when the Lakers captured their 17th NBA championship in 2020.