Case Study Of The Los Angeles Lakers

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Los Angeles Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak have recently intimated that the team needs a center to compensate for their lack of ceiling and a veteran point guard to provide backup minutes and guidance for their young spitfire duo of Jordan Clarkson and D’Angelo Russell, according to Basketball Insiders.

Kupchak may have suddenly realized that there is only one full NBA season of experience between Clarkson and Russell and so both playmakers would need direction not only on the court but more importantly off it as well. As always, the expectations by the fans and media are high for the Lakers’ youthful backcourt and the management might have recognized the “extra care” that the two players need.

While Kobe Bryant could provide the leadership

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