One of the breakout stars of the season for the Lakers, Lonnie Walker has provided everything the franchise expected of him and more when signed this offseason. Walker is having a career-best season in pretty much every facet, particularly in the scoring department in both terms of raw output as well as efficiency.
All that makes his absence in recent contests particularly impactful. Originally listed on the injury report with a tailbone contusion, Walker has missed the last two games for the Lakers with left knee soreness. Prior to Wednesday’s game against the Heat, head coach Darvin Ham spoke about Walker’s injury.