Everyone has a type, and the Lakers are no different. Some would think that the ideal type of point guard to put around LeBron James would be a shooter, The Lakers, though, have an obsession with placing non-shooters around him, particularly at the point guard position.
Ranging from Rajon Rondo to Dennis Schröder and most recently Russell Westbrook, the Lakers — perhaps with James’ blessing at times — have chosen non-shooters to go alongside LeBron. One would think after how badly things went with Westbrook this season, the Lakers might consider a different approach.
Nope!