If LeBron James was the dominant headline for the Los Angeles Lakers this summer, the who’s and why’s of his supporting cast are at least at a B-story. That’s true for those coming off the pine just as much as the starters.
Here’s where the spit-balling begins, with a roster that has seen a massive overhaul in recent years. Case-in-point, not a single player remains from the 2015-16 Kobe Bryant farewell tour.
When training camp starts in September, there will be five new veterans including James, along with three rookies—all assimilating with what’s left of last year’s cast of characters.