There is some legit concern in Dub Nation that this team may be leaning too far into playing fast and small, as Kevon Looney, Nemanja Bjelica, and defensive stalwart Draymond Green are the only healthy “bigs” available. James Wiseman was drafted to anchor that center spot, but he’s injured and still has a lots of learning to do before that position is no longer considered a roster question mark.
And if there was ever a team to get those anxious fans saying “I TOLD YOU SO!”, it’s these giant Lakers.
- DeAndre Jordan - 6-foot-11
- Dwight Howard - 6-foot-10
- Anthony Davis - 6-foot-10
- LeBron James - 6-foot-9
Even the Lakers newly acquired point guard Russell Westbrook puts pressure on the paint despite being 6-foot-3; the triple-double machine has no fear of contact and imposes his physicality.