10 Things to Know: Lakers vs. Timberwolves (3/24/17)

D'Angelo Russell shoots against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Nov. 13, 2016.Here is what you need to know before the Lakers face off against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

1) The spotlight for this game will be on a player who dominated the L.A. hardwood over a decade ago, as Shaquille O’Neal will become just the fourth Laker to receive the honor of a bronze statue outside of Staples Center. O’Neal — who will be joining Magic Johnson, Chick Hearn, Jerry West and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar — will have one of the most unique statues in sports, as it will depict him dunking while suspended 10 feet off the ground.

2) While the focus will surely be on the legendary O’Neal, current starting center Ivica…