Shortly after signing LeBron James, a report indicated Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton and his staff began to mull over variations of a small-ball unit that was inspired by the Golden State Warriors’ vaunted ‘death lineup.’
Early predictions were based on James playing center, but team also appears to be exploring using Kyle Kuzma at the position. Kuzma spent the offseason working to improve his perimeter skills, but he’s also taken to serving as a center in a small Lakers lineup.
“I just like to work on my game so if my number is called in any situation, I’m able to operate,” he said after practice during Lakers training camp.