Coming into the 2016 season, the Los Angeles Lakers built their roster around the needs of head coach Luke Walton. Key offseason acquisitions, such as Jose Calderon and Luol Deng, will provide a veteran atmosphere to the young core of the Lakers.
Calderon, who was acquired in a trade with the Chicago Bulls, is entering his 12th season in the NBA. The journeyman from Spain has constantly provided a strong point guard presence on the floor, being able to dictate an offense.
The soon to be 35-year-old is coming in to a different role than he is accustomed to.