The Los Angeles Lakers are desperately searching for centers to complete their championship roster.
Their playoff series against Minnesota revealed and sacrificed obvious weaknesses in size and rim protection.
The physical Timberwolves bullied the Lakers throughout the series, highlighting the urgent need for frontcourt help.
Names such as Jaren Jackson Jr. and Clint Capela appeared on the target list, with three centers taking part in recent draft training.
Former Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers provided a unique perspective on the Lakers Center dilemma.
He attributes the issue to the decision of head coach JJ Reddick to play LeBron James with five instead of using a natural center.
The strategy may exist because Jaxson Hayes is not capable of dealing with the initiation obligation, but Myers argues that Lebron is not a long-term solution either.
This approach creates more problems than it would solve for the Championship Contending team. Myers rivals his previous team situation with Draymond Green, who often plays center despite his small position size.
LeBron James can play center in a short burst, but Myers highlighted how to impose physical sacrifices that affect the victory.
The harsh nature of protecting bigger players and fighting with paint is exhausting even elite athletes.
“The Lakers team has run out because they stopped playing five people. Five LeBron can do their job. It’s like Draymond Green. It’s tiring you. LeBron is a great player, but five people can be very troublesome,” explained Myers.
Myers acknowledged the Lakers’ challenging stance in trying to get meaningful center upgrades. The big, impactful market is one of the markets that can complement superstars like LeBron and Luca Donsic.
“It’s not easy to sit here and get a big one right now, where it could actually affect your victory. Luka Donsic wants to run the picks and rolls.
Difficulty can handle the pressure of playing with multiple superstars, not just finding centers, but the Lakers need someone who fits the championship timeline.
ESPN has recently come up with a trade idea involving Draymond Green, who will be joining the Lakers, and it is possible that Giannis Anteto Compo is heading towards the Golden State. However, such a huge hit move remains very speculative and complicated.
The Lakers’ true needs focus on finding a legitimate center that Reddick can trust, bringing LeBron back to his natural position and maximizing his team’s championship potential.
Their title aspirations remain incomplete until they solve this puzzle.