It doesn’t feel like football. Davis on the other hand is right in the middle of his prime and continued to prove that he is the best power forward around (depending on what position you consider Giannis). Their most notable stat is that they lead the league in field goal percentage with an impressive 48.5% from the field. The Lakers were valued at $4.4 billion by Forbes Magazine in 2020. They also had James Worthy, Byron Scott, and AC Green. Defensive metrics can be hit or miss but James, Davis, and Bradley all ranked in the top-50 for defensive win shares (min. Kyle Kuzma is the Lakers 6th man, as he was bumped from the They also brought in Danny Green, Quinn Cook, and Avery Bradley. Anthony Davis was among Lakers players who were torn about whether to keep his name on his jersey or use a social justice slogan. He chose to honor his family. The addition of Davis explains the volume drop off, his PPG dropped 6 points this year, but Kuzma also saw his shooting percentages fall slightly. Roster & Stats; Schedule & Results; ... 2020 All-Star Game, 2019 … The Lakers were valued at $4.4 billion by Forbes Magazine in 2020. The Lakers went all in this offseason and swung a deal for former Pelicans forward Anthony Davis. This weakness says more about their turnover issue which I discussed in the offensive section. It was tough for Kuzma to find his role on the new-look Lakers which is understandable. Copyright © 2020 NBA Media Ventures, LLC. They have $10,149,026 in dead money, which is money paid to players not on the active roster, while the rest is in active contracts. Before I move on to their supporting cast, I did want to note one last incredible LeBron stat. 25 games played).Los Angeles had a plethora of solid defenders all over the floor but the performance of Anthony Davis cannot be overstated. In his 17th season, he is averaging 25 points, seven rebounds, and ten assists per game. Green and Bradley served as perfect 3-and-D wings while a resurgent Dwight Howard was a great fit next to AD. It is just a weird feeling.

Buss Family Trust is the majority owner of the Los Angeles Lakers. One last statistic that I thought was interesting was that the Lakers were the least blocked team in the league. Those three have made good developments with the Pelicans, especially Brandon Ingram, but the deal is still a huge win for the Lakers as Lebron, Davis, and company have put together an incredible season.Los Angeles has ridden James and Davis, along with a supporting cast built around them, to the second-best record in the NBA. This ranked second in the NBA behind the New York Knicks. I donít believe Davis plays anywhere else but the Lakers next year but that doesnít mean he wonít opt-out. Salary caps have been on the rise over the last few years, and the Los Angeles Lakers salary cap sits at $122,723,507. Luckily the Lakers still have Kyle Kuzma on his initial contract, which gives them a solid player off the bench. Lakers Franchise Index. The first is opponentís points off turnovers of which they allowed 17 per game. James proved he is still a top-3 player in the game at a remarkable 35-years old. Overall, I believe that the Lakers would benefit by going into next year with a similar rotation. James and Davis were two of the three Lakersí players who averaged double-digit points.Both James and Davis averaged north of 25 points per game and formed undoubtedly the best duo in the NBA this year. The Lakers are currently over … It has often been a theme on LBJ lead teams that the head coach must be able to coexist with James. They sent a package of Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball, Josh Hart, and 3 first-round picks to New Orleans to land Davis. Rajon Rondo was one of the few guards who decided to sign with the Lakers this offseason.

Alex Caruso also provided a steady presence as the backup point guard off the bench.The Lakers filled out the rest of we the additions of Danny Green, Avery Bradley, and Dwight Howard. Bonneville Lakers at a glance Coach Afuvai’s thoughts on how his players dealt with the COVID-19 adversity in the spring and summer: “This is the weirdest year. Anthony Davis has a player option for next season, which is worth over $28 million dollars and it will be the last year of his current deal. Los Angeles likely didn't know which Dwight Howard they were going to get, but he has excelled in a backup center role. This team was built to support those two players and LeBron and AD developed great chemistry on the court. He is the current coach of the Los Angeles Lakers and has led them to a win percentage of over 75%.

This site is operated jointly by NBA and WarnerMedia. The Lakers needed to go cheaper to fill out the roster around James and Davis with their higher salary impact. Get to know the 2020 Lakers players, including stars LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Head Coach Frank Vogel, and the current coaching staff.