Congratulations Adam Morrison, you just won the real NBA lottery and moved from the 20-31 Bobcats to the 42-9 Lakers. From mediocrity to greatness. From obscurity to the spotlight, all in the blink of an eye (or the dumping a of Vladimir Radmonivic).

That’s not even the best part, even if young Adam still can’t find his NBA game, he will probably get a few endorsements off of the mustache alone.

On the other side of the coin is Vladimir Radmonovic’s fall from grace. Just a few months ago, Vlad-Rad was starting for, a then undefeated, Los Angeles Lakers. Sure, most of the pundits and fans questioned why he was in there, let alone starting, but that’s not the issue. He was starting.

Now he will be competing for time with other tradees such as Raja Bell and Boris Diaw that were sent over from the Pheonix Suns, another contender. Essentially, just toiling in obscurity.

It’s not all bad for Vlad-Rad though. He does get the chance to be under the tutelage of part owner, Michael Jordan. Maybe MJ can fix Vladdy’s circus rainbow shot, and teach him how use his 6’10″ frame, but probably not. Phil Jackson, the supposed “Zen Master,” probably got the most out of not so ‘rad’ical Vlad.

All of that is why I was surprised, if not perplexed to see Adam Morrison, and his creepy mustache/goatee, sulking on the end of the Lakers bench the other night. If that were me, you would not be able to wipe the stupid smile off of my face.

Los Angeles. The Lakers. Staples Center.

Kobe. Pau Gasol. Lamar Odom, every other night.

Hollywood.

What else needs to be said?

Though his short NBA career has been virtually highlight-less, I still remember the Adam Morrison from Gonzaga. You know, the guy who hit every shot from everywhere. The passionate team leader of the Zags, under Head Coach Mark Few. The 2006 college player of the year. And yes, the guy who cried before the loss to UCLA was even in the books.

Adam Morrison was the wunderkind first draft pick(he went third) by Manager of Basketball Operations Michael Jordan. Morrison lost his starting spot averaging just 11.8 points, 2 assists and 3 rebounds a game.

Morrison missed his second year after suffering a torn ACL against, guess who, the Lakers in a preseason game. Maybe that explains his awkward lack of a smile.

So far this season, big numbers from Morrison; 4.5 points shooting and a combined 2.6 dimes and boards. Sure he’s a project, but he is a better fit for the spot that Radmonovic was unable to fit.

The Lakers want a knockdown shooter, 3s mostly, to spread the floor. Morrison’s got that, or had it and may be able to find it again.

Phil Jackson and the Lakeshow want somebody who can keep up defensively, with a shooting guard or small forward. Maybe not, but we know the Vladdy couldn’t.

Morrison just needs to channel the power of the sleazy ‘stache, look within, sack up, and make the most of this opportunity.

Find your game in the Jackson triangle, so that my moustache and I can live vicariously through you…instead of Mike Dunleavy Jr.