With LeBron James and Anthony Davis in tow, not to mention a spry JaVale McGee, an emerging Kyle Kuzma and a possibly resurgent Dwight Howard on the roster, the strength of the Los Angeles Lakers this season will be their frontcourt.
But the modern NBA is largely centered around backcourt play, and the Lakers will need contributions from their guards on both ends of the floor.
Avery Bradley, a 6-foot-2 guard the Purple and Gold signed to a two-year, $9.77 million contract in July, is a complementary player who can be something of a difference-maker on both ends of the floor.