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 Markieff Morris.
How did he play?
Compared to the 2019-20 season? Pretty poorly, but it would be dishonest to compare his situation from this past season to the previous season.
After playing a big role in the Lakers’ championship run in 2020, which included a pair of starts for him in the Western Conference semifinals, Morris struggled to carve out consistent minutes in Frank Vogel’s rotation.