The Los Angeles Lakers underwent massive roster turnover for a team that just won the championship in October. But even with the changes, the Lakers maintained some continuity by re-signing Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Quinn Cook, Jared Dudley, Markieff Morris and of course Anthony Davis.
Cook and Dudley did not play much during the 2019-20 season. However, they were fan favorites and popular within the locker room, helping hold players accountable and “starring in their roles.”
Cook was waived at the beginning of the offseason, but was eventually brought back on a much more team-friendly deal.
The young guard, who likely could have gotten more playing time on a different team, chose to return to L.