Lakers Nation · Jan 26, 2025
Anthony Davis: Lakers Defense Improves With Jarred Vanderbilt Back
(Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)Saturday night was the first of a six-game road trip for the Los Angeles Lakers and it also marked the long-awaited return of Jarred Vanderbilt. With that, Vanderbilt gives the Lakers and Anthony Davis some much-needed help on the defensive end of the floor.
With Rui Hachimura being sidelined due to a calf issue, the 25-year-old forward was expected to get some action in his first game back. While it was only 12 minutes, Vanderbilt was impressive with his defensive activity despite missing nearly a calendar year.
