Another Player Benefits from Leaving the Lakers

I recently wrote an article on how Javaris Crittenton benefited from leaving La. And it appears another former Laker has improved, and played better once traded away. On November 20th, Orlando traded Trevor Ariza to the Los Angeles Lakers for Brian Cook and Maurice Evans. Maurice Evans was a crucial role player, coming of the bench for the Lakers in 06-07. But since being traded, Evans has found himself starting 41 out of 62 games since arriving in Orlando. Mo is averaging 8.8 points, 1 assist and 3 rebounds in 23.5 minutes of play for Orlando. He is also shooting a career high 48% from the field, largely due to the open looks hes getting when Howard is double teamed in the post.  Maurice is very strong on defence which is only one reason the Magic were so keen on getting him. Evans is one of those players that can spark a comeback, he could produce an emphatic dunk or a timely block when the team is down. He is very energetic and is not afraid to show his emotions, which is made him ... (link)