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3 Things Learned About Lakers During 2019 NBA Preseason

Trevor Lane
Published: 10/21/2019
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With the 2019 NBA preseason over, the Los Angeles Lakers now have their sights set on the 2019-20 NBA season opener against the Los Angeles Clippers on Oct. 22.

Head coach Frank Vogel learned a lot about his team over the last few weeks as he experimented with lineups and plays searching for combinations that will find success.

On this episode of the Lakers Nation Podcast, host Trevor Lane discusses what the Lakers learned from their preseason play. They only took on two teams in the Brooklyn Nets and Golden State Warriors, which somewhat limits opportunities to analyze the team. Still, he saw some noteworthy trends to dig into.

First and foremost, the Lakers were even more dominant in the paint than he expected. It was a clear strength of theirs on paper but the combination of JaVale McGee and Anthony Davis at the rim was still impressive. Both players have a 7’6″ wingspan and when added to a frontcourt that includes LeBron James, they will have an advantage over most teams.

It does have to be noted the Warriors were missing Kevon Looney as well as Willie Cauley-Stein, which suggests that fans should perhaps reserve judgment until they see them take on some legitimate NBA frontcourts. Still, the extent to which they bullied the Warriors was something to behold.

Fans also had a chance to witness how good the Lakers can be when they have their role players clicking. James and Davis will draw plenty of attention and be able to consistently produce, but for the team to hit their peak, they will need the other players to step up and perform in their own specific roles.

Against the Warriors, fans saw players like Danny Green, Avery Bradley, and Quinn Cook step up and take advantage of the open looks that come from playing alongside James and Davis. On the other end, the defense locked down on an overmatched Warriors team, providing a blueprint for how the team can find success moving forward.

Lastly, fans learned how devastating the James-Davis pick-and-roll can be. On paper, the combination has the potential to be incredibly difficult to defend since both have the ability to handle the ball, pass, shoot from outside, and the freakish athleticism to create something out of nothing when the play gets blown up.

It’s going to take time, but the Davis-James pick-and-roll could lead the Lakers to big things this season.

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ByTrevor Lane
Trevor Lane is a longtime NBA and Los Angeles Lakers fan who had the good fortune to grow up during the glory days of the Showtime Lakers, when Magic Johnson, Kareem-Abdul-Jabbar, James Worthy, and the rest ruled the Great Western Forum. He has written about basketball, soccer, fantasy sports, MMA, and even pro wrestling over the course of his career, but the spectacle that is the Lakers is his true passion. He made the leap into podcasting for Lakers Nation and provides voice-over analysis for our YouTube channel. With a who's who of stars gracing the Lakers lineup over the years, including Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Shaquille O'Neal, Pau Gasol, and many others, the Lakers always provide plenty to talk about. When he isn't writing or recording, Trevor can be found spending time with his wife and daughter or on the sidelines for one of the youth teams he coaches. Outside of the Lakers, Trevor is a supporter of the LA Galaxy, US Soccer, Dallas Cowboys, and Los Angeles Dodgers. Contact: trevor@mediumlargela.com
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