- The Lakers might have issues with minutes distribution
- The team has depth at every position
- Christian Wood was the latest acquisition for the Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers are a team that has made a number of moves this summer, acquiring many talented players and also retaining key free agents they had. However, it seems as though some people believe that too much of a good thing can be a problem.
An NBA executive explains why the Los Angeles Lakers could actually have a problem due to their depth. The executive suggested that some players may not like limited minutes, and noted that being too deep can be a “nightmare” for a coach.
“They’re deep,” the exec said per Sean Deveney of Heavy.“They’re 12 deep. That’s great when you look at it on paper. But what happens when the ball goes up and you’re playing nine guys, and one of those guys is playing eight minutes? That gets sticky for a coach. Darvin is as good as anyone at relating to players, but a depth chart like that can be a coach’s nightmare.”
“The big thing is, if everyone thinks they should be playing ahead of someone else. Everyone is OK with not starting ahead of LeBron or (Davis). But what about everyone else? I am looking at this Lakers team and asking, ‘Who’s cool with not playing here?’ They want to play Gabe Vincent a lot and they want Austin Reaves at the point more, OK, what about Russell? They want to play Russell at the 2 more, what about Max Christie, they want to give him minutes. Prince is a vet but he is 29, he wants to play. Cam Reddish has something to prove he wants to play.”
It remains to be seen if these theorized problems for the Los Angeles Lakers come to pass. It is always better to have too much talent rather than too little, and if worst comes to worst, the Lakers can always make a trade.
The Lakers Most Recently Signed Christian Wood
The Lakers’ most recent signing is big man Christian Wood, who is controversial among fans and analysts alike due to issues at his last stops in the league. Still, the Los Angeles Lakers are confident that the Christian Wood gamble will pay off, as they have the infrastructure to help him.
Hopefully, we do see Wood help the team win a championship. The big man averaged 16.6 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game while shooting 37.6% from 3PT range, and there’s no doubt that he’s a talented player.
Christian Wood Is Probably Going To Be A Backup Big Man For The Lakers
Previously, Christian Wood’s likely role with the Lakers was revealed by an NBA insider. Wood will likely be the backup big man behind Anthony Davis, providing valuable depth at the frontcourt. The team also has other options for the big man positions, such as Rui Hachimura and Jaxson Hayes.
Hopefully, we see all the depth pay off for the Los Angeles Lakers. Their stars are older so the team clearly needs insurance for injuries, and it is clear that the front office had that in mind with their acquisition.
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