People change. Are you the same you were a year ago? Are you spending your time the same ways? A year ago I hadn’t even considered writing or podcasting, and used Twitter rather passivey. I’d say I’m mostly the same person but with more experience and smarts and have used my time rather differently.
NBA players can be the same way. Some may be in a steady relationship of usage year to year. Others make changes that result in higher efficiency or roles that better suit their skill sets. Others don’t.
There are five key Lakers who have changed teams from last season to this one.