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Lakers keep Robert Sacre as No. 3 center, waive Robert Upshaw

The Lakers chose experience over potential, one 7-foot Robert over another, to end their first roster battle of the exhibition season.

It was viewed by some as a mild surprise when the Lakers waived Robert Upshaw instead of Robert Sacre on Tuesday, but people within the organization were unanimous in the decision.

Sacre keeps the locker room light with his offbeat humor, can play some defense as the team’s third-string center, and has a guaranteed contract for just under $1 million.

Upshaw, despite his enticing shot-blocking skills, had trouble picking up the offense, often left the training facility after practice without putting in extra work, and was guaranteed $35,000.