One might think it’s outrageous to say that Josh Hart, a rookie who only averaged 7.9 points per game last season, is the key for the Los Angeles Lakers to make a push to the NBA Finals. After all, the Lakers just acquired four-time MVP LeBron James. Not only did they sign James, but they also have players such as Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, and Kyle Kuzma.
There are two main reasons why Hart’s role is so important to the team this year. The first is because after a superb summer league performance, it looks as though he could be the next breakout star in the NBA.