The Lakers’ offseason has featured plenty of discussion, jokes and criticisms of their age. After signing a host of veterans, the purple and gold will feature a heavy dose of experienced players.
One of the predominant yin to those yangs is Malik Monk. After four largely underwhelming years in Charlotte, the 23-year-old signed with the Lakers this summer on a minimum deal. As frustrating as Monk’s time often was with the Hornets, the Kentucky product had a breakout season last year, setting the table for what has been a strong training camp in Los Angeles over the past week.