The Los Angeles Lakers did not kick off their offseason by prioritizing signing a star; they decided to go with a young player who is still developing, in Jake LaRavia. If they are lucky, they may have added someone who brings something they were missing last season.
LaRavia can be a defender who can handle multiple assignments, stay locked in on the perimeter, and quietly fill a role most don’t want.
Lakers are hoping Jake LaRavia can do the dirty work
LaRavia’s numbers will not jump off the page. He is not the most flashy player.