The Lakers have stocked the roster with big guards and wings who can rebound, pass, and push the pace. That should come as no surprise considering Magic Johnson’s playing career, as he is just shaping the team in his image.
The result is the best defensive rebounding backcourt in the NBA, at least on paper. Lance Stephenson lead all NBA shooting guards last season with a 22.0% Defensive Rebound Rate. Lonzo Ball had one of the best seasons on the glass for a rookie guard in NBA history,
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope had a career year on the boards, and Josh Hart did excellent work off of the bench.