As a Berkeley-trained NBA analyst with deep roots in L.A.'s basketball culture, I broke down this seismic trade: Pistons get Austin Rivers—a lethal shooter with 40.1% three-point efficiency—while the Lakers acquire Duran and Fong Tachiou to rebuild their frontcourt. This isn’t fantasy—it’s data-driven reality. Rivers’ playoff performance? He thrives under pressure. And Fong? His shot geometry is pure math. Let me show you why this changes everything.