NEW ORLEANS —
The Lakers are going to have to defend against CJ MCollum, the Pelicans guard who races into three-point shots from all angles on the court.
The Lakers are going to have to defend against forward Brandon Ingram, their former first-round draft pick, who has become one of the best tough-shot makers in the NBA.
The Lakers are going to have defend against Herb Jones and Trey Murphy III on the perimeter, two capable three-point shooters. The Lakers are going to have to defend against Zion Williamson, the explosively athletic big man with the uncommon combination of size, speed and strength.