The Los Angeles Lakers have a peculiar problem. We don’t know who our best players are.
We’re a lot better than we’re playing and Luke Walton’s coaching is partly to blame. Youth is not an excuse. It’s hard to win in the NBA without consistency, but it’s hard to be consistent without established roles and priority. In light of this problem, here’s a breakdown of the Lakers roster by position.
Center
The 5 spot is straightforward, at least on paper. Lopez is our best option as a true center and Bogut is a serviceable backup, especially defensively.