The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the most polarizing teams in the NBA. They came into the season with plenty of headline-grabbing stories, including the signing of LeBron James. Now that we are approaching the New Year, we will take a look at some of the headlines involving the Lakers heading into 2019.
10. The Center Rotation
JaVale McGee has missed the last five games with pneumonia. With McGee resting up in the hospital, Ivica Zubac has stepped in as the starting center for the Lakers. Zubac has averaged 12 points, six rebounds, and two blocks per game on 68 percent shooting from the field as a starter.