It’s the worst-kept secret in the NBA that the Los Angeles Lakers have plans on luring two big free agents this summer, but in order to do so they will need to clear some salary cap space. Jordan Clarkson and Julius Randle have been mentioned ad nauseum as potential trade candidates, but a somewhat surprising inclusion recently was Larry Nance Jr.
Once called the team’s secret weapon by president of basketball operations Magic Johnson, Nance began the season as a starter, but now comes off the bench.
Either way, he constantly provides excellent defense and hustle, even as his offensive game hasn’t developed as much as many had hoped, himself included.