You're exactly right sir.
Collison is perfect for PNR and creating open looks for others as well as himself. Let's not act like he's 37 going on 40. Dude is 32 and all we need him to do is be 2x better than Rondo.
Caruso, in spite of the flashes of brilliance this year, gets the Lakers the defensive piece they need to guard 6'8 and 6'9" wings in the playoffs.
What the Lakers lose with the 6'5" KCP. They gain with the 6'9" Morris.
What LA loses with KCP's shooting, they gain with more minutes for Bradley and Green at the 2, with Daniel's and Cook backing them up while Collison and Bron run point.
LA's small forwards in turn get deeper with Lebron, Kuzma, and Morris. Meanwhile DG no longer has to play out of position.
What Lakers lose with AC, they gain with Collison.
Lakers become more balanced as a whole. Of course, all this dont work if LAL doesnt secure Collison.
Collison is the key