Bill Simmons

It was pretty iffy for him and the Lakers just from the eye test.

And there was some November, December stuff.

There was another stretch in there.

I don't know.

SGA has just been so consistent the whole time.

I think that has to matter when you talk about the award.

You're in my area now.

I'm the one who's supposed to screw things up.

I don't think they expected this in the beginning of February.

Because if they did, they would have done more trades.

Great point.

They didn't do anything.

They kept all their picks, and it was clearly a transition year for them.

And they felt like they kind of punted on it.

And the only move they really made was Gabe Vincent for Luke Kennard, who's a better fit for this team and is kind of perfect in some ways.

But for the most part,

You know, they weren't even really kicking the tires and talking about different guys because I don't think they thought they had it this year.

Now you watch them.

I mean, people are smiling during games and people are happy.

And Jackson Hayes is laughing.