With training camp just under two weeks away, the Los Angeles Lakers begin to prepare the roster for the heavily awaited upcoming season. With new head coach Luke Walton running the show, the Lakers hope to evolve with the new style of play in the NBA and to make their presence felt.
While the NBA remains ever changing, the trending up-tempo offense may suit the young core of the Lakers and their style of play. Walton, alongside general manager Mitch Kupchak, has done an excellent job appropriating their free agent signings to the evolving game.
One instance of the changed philosophy was when the Lakers officially announced the signing of forward Yi Jianlian on Aug.