NBA preseason is all about learning key takeaways that can help you during the regular season and playoffs. Through two games, the Los Angeles Lakers definitively must understand Rui Hachimura will need to be paired with a creator to help spark his offense.
Thus far, neither Luka Doncic or LeBron James have participated in the Lakers' first two preseason contests following training camp. As a result, Hachimura has struggled on the offensive end, proving beyond any doubt that the Lakers forward is a play finisher, not starter.
Jovan Buha pointed this out on a recent episode of his podcast.