When we talk about what makes the Lakers good this season, every discussion starts (and usually ends) with Anthony Davis and LeBron James. Maybe the team’s defense gets a little bit of airtime, but that mostly gets credited to Davis or new head coach Frank Vogel anyway.
After the Lakers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night, Davis was asked if the Lakers’ bench players have gotten enough credit for their play this season, and he said no, they haven’t. He’s not sure why.