In each of the last two seasons, Metta World Peace was able to defy the odds and make the Los Angeles Lakers’ roster. After something of a send-off in the Lakers’ final home game last season, the franchise chose not to bring World Peace back to camp this season, focusing instead on more of a youth movement.
Despite this, the franchise will always provide a home to World Peace, who was a key component on the 2010 NBA Championship team. Head coach Luke Walton has said that he believes World Peace would make a great coach, but Metta was focused on continuing his playing career.