PROTECT THE PAINT

Steve Blake made one of the smartest free agent moves of the summer (pay attention Amare Stoudemire), swapping teams in Los Angeles, going from pretender (the Clippers) to contender (the Lakers) after agreeing to sign a -year contract worth $16 million.

Blake is a considerable upgrade to Derek Fisher.

He rarely turns the ball over, is an adequate defender, and is a lifetime 39% 3-point shooter. From strictly a basketball strategists point of view, this percentage is bound to be inflated due the vast variety of wide open shots role players on the Lakers receive. Hint hint: Trevor Ariza.

Blake should increase the Lakers' chances at a Threepeat

Now, image Steve Blake standing on the dock of a quiet and calm, massive lake, with a huge bin filled with basketballs beside him. This is what Steve Blake shooting 3 -ointers will be like for the next 4 years. Steve Blake grins, Steve Blake wins.

The Lakers just got a great upgrade at the guard position, and Derek Fisher is no longer an issue. Great move Mitch Kupchak, now you just have to worry about a insanely jealous Sasha Vujacic trying to injury Blake to get more minutes. Let the games begin!

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