Throughout the offseason and the early part of the preseason, sacrifice has been a common theme amongst the Lakers’ role players. The largely veteran roster has been around the NBA long enough to know that ceding a certain amount of responsibility on the court can pay big dividends for team success down the road.
A number of players have spoken about a willingness to come off the bench if necessary, with Malik Monk the latest among them. The likes of Wayne Ellington and Rajon Rondo have expressed similar sentiments as well leading up to this season.