Larry Nance Jr. is one of the most popular members of the Los Angeles Lakers and a favorite of head coach Luke Walton, but he has struggled with injuries throughout his brief NBA career. He missed 19 games in his rookie season and has been out 12 games already this year, all with assorted knee issues. He is currently sidelined for at least two more weeks, and his precise return date has not yet been announced.
When a player is injured it presents an opportunity for someone to take his place and showcase what he can do. In this instance, that person is Thomas Robinson, and the inescapable truth is, Robinson has shined in Nance’s absence.