With opening night for the Los Angeles Lakers only a week away, Luke Walton and his staff will soon have to trim down their roster from 17 to 15 by releasing two more players. By most accounts, the battle for the final roster spot is between Yi Jianlian, Metta World Peace, and Thomas Robinson.
Each player brings something completely different to the table. World Peace is known for his defense, toughness, and brings veteran leadership. Yi is a stretch big man who has three-point range and has also shown the ability to rebound fairly well. Robinson brings constant energy and hustle and is a force on the boards as well as a solid defender.