Since the early hustle and bustle of the off season, movement around the NBA has nearly drawn to a complete standstill. The most recent Lakers news revolves around Byron Scott’s acknowledgement that Kobe Bryant will indeed play the 3 spot and Kobe’s acceptance of the task.
Scott’s admittance, along with the organization’s decision to draft D’Angelo Russell over Jahlil Okafor, signals that the Golden State Warriors’ small ball game plan has sent ripples throughout the Lakers’ front office leaving them at an awkward cross roads.
Do they embrace the future or stick with what they know?