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Lakers Fans React To Jarred Vanderbilt Returning Next Season: “Easiest Decision Of All Time”

Jarred Vanderbilt's team option for next season has been picked up by the Lakers, extending the 24-year-old's stint into 2023-24.

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Apr 14, 2023
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Jarred Vanderbilt will be returning to the Los Angeles Lakers next season after the team accepted the team option on his contract.

Vanderbilt will be on a bargain of $4.6 million, but he will be extension eligible during the season. Fans were extremely happy to see Vando return to the squad for another season.

The Lakers plan to pick up Jarred Vanderbilt’s team option next season, per @jovanbuha.

🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/PYct8Cw6Yz

— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) April 14, 2023

One fan had no issues with the move.

Easiest decision of all time

— Falcons Fan Dust (@InDustWeTrvst) April 14, 2023

Another fan was excited about the next extensions that the Lakers will be offering.

https://twitter.com/KentrelUTD/status/1646671047926710272

Some fans are concerned about his offensive skills.

https://twitter.com/coolguyreece/status/1646670954553024512

At the same time, other fans were optimistic about Vando polishing his offensive game under the Lakers’ coaching staff.

https://twitter.com/Yourgrunt2/status/1646671109012725760

Fans thought that Vando deserved another year in LA.

https://twitter.com/MarcusJohns25/status/1646671410025119746

His potential is enticing many fans.

Vando is slowly turning to prime PJ those corner 3 and elite defensive skills sheesh def cook with coach Handy this offseason

— Taiwanese Elvis (@aleeastro626) April 14, 2023

More fans broke down the pros and the cons of the move.

He’s solid but needs to improve offensively he’s raw though but some improvement offensively and his defensive skills and he’ll be a steal

— Said Amadu-Suka (@said_suka) April 14, 2023

The former Jazz and Timberwolves forward is a defensive specialist that has already had big moments for the Lakers in locking down the likes of Luka Doncic and Devin Booker to help the Lakers win games. He doesn’t stuff the box score, averaging 7.2 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 1.2 steals in the regular season.


Can The Lakers Further Develop Jarred Vanderbilt?

The Lakers coaching staff should be appreciated for how it develops its talent. There are plenty of solid players that the Lakers have developed in recent years like Alex Caruso, Austin Reaves, and even Kyle Kuzma. Vando has great physical attributes and his perimeter defense is already among the best forwards in the NBA.

He’s working earnestly on developing a jumper and takes at least one 3-pointer every game, averaging 1.3 attempts on the season. This development will not happen overnight, but the Lakers will benefit whenever Vando puts it together. Hopefully, they don’t end up panic-trading g the 24-year-old if this year’s playoff run fails to be significant.

The Lakers will face the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round of the playoffs, a team Vanderbilt faced last season as well as a member of the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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