Welcome to our annual Lakers season in review series, where we’ll be taking a look back at every player on the team’s roster this season, evaluating their play, and deciding if they should be a part of the organization’s future. Today, we take a closer look at Damian Jones.
How did he play?
Damian Jones’ departure is unquestionably the difference between winning the championship this year and exiting in the first round after barely making the playoffs in the first place.
The six-(or-so)-time winner of the Michelob Ultra Player of The Week and only Laker to ever win the award was the best thing to happen to the team this season.