For the past few seasons, the Los Angeles Lakers have struggled on the defensive end of the floor. In fact, they came in dead last in defensive rating last season, which is a problem they are determined to rectify this year.
The Lakers added defensive wing Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and rim protector Brook Lopez to help with that endeavor, but they are also going to need some of their young players to improve on that end if they plan on rising up the ranks.
One player that the team believes can really step up on the defensive side of the ball is second-year forward Brandon Ingram.