The training camps having started, it is already time to judge the state of form of some players. At the Lakers, one member already seems to stand out, and it’s pretty scary for the rest.
While the season must resume in not long, the 30 NBA franchises have returned to the courts. No time to waste, we must quickly find the automatisms and the preparation matches will be welcome for that. For the Lakers, it is all the more important as several players have landed in the City of Angels for this offseason.
Cohesion ? She is still present, but we know that newcomers will have to adapt to Frank Vogel’s system, all while playing alongside LeBron James. We have already seen it in the past, it is not always easy to evolve with a dominant player, by that we mean who often needs the ball.
However, Dennis Schroder was particularly laudatory towards the King, which continues to surprise in the locker room. But he is not the only one, since Marc Gasol would cause a sensation for his debut with his new team. During his last interview, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was totally won over.
He was very good. He brings his talent to the organization and I think it’s the perfect fit. He does the same as JaVale McGee and Dwight Howard, but a little better. He can shoot at mid distance, put screens… He varies a lot and he shows a little of everything. So far it has been amazing.
Even though Gasol is not a master at shooting, he is capable of punishing. Last year he was 38.5% with the Raptors behind the arc. But the pivot mainly brings a bit of everything, and mainly defense, an area where the Lakers will need to know a good boost.
For the time being, this is preparation, and all this will have to be confirmed during the regular season, then in the playoffs. However, there is no doubt that Gasol is a great pick for the Angelinos.
Marc Gasol is already showing off in his new team, and his teammates have noticed it. Bodes well for the future.
