When the Los Angeles Lakers first started dealing with injury issues, one player who stepped up and played well was veteran point guard Jose Calderon. Head coach Luke Walton turned to the veteran when D’Angelo Russell went down with a knee injury, and Calderon provided solid playmaking and great shooting.
Unfortunately, Calderon would also go down to a strained hamstring that kept him out for 10 games. Despite now being active for the last four, Calderon has yet to see the floor.
Walton admitted to finding it difficult to get Calderon minutes since he’s returned, via Mark Medina of the L.