One of the main issues for the Los Angeles Lakers in the second half of last season was their poor defense.
Under Luke Walton, the Lakers definitely made strides in that area, but things on the defensive side of the ball fell apart along with the team in the second half of the season. Injuries certainly played a big part in the Lakers’ struggles on defense to end the season, but it is also something that needs to be consistent if this team wants to win a title.
One of the positions that will have to play well on the defensive end of the court is at point guard.