Lakers News: Team May Try Julius Randle At Small Forward In The Future

Corey Hansford
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Julius Randle

Even though he missed the entire season after suffering a broken fibula in the Los Angeles Lakers’ season opener, Julius Randle is still considered one of the major parts of the team’s future.

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Randle is a natural power forward, but has the ball-handling skills of a wing player leading some to wonder if he could play the small forward position as well. According to Eric Pincus of the Los Angeles Times, the Lakers could be willing to try Randle at the position in the future, but not right now:

It is definitely better for the time being to have Randle focus on a singular position. Developing his power forward skills should be first and foremost for the team and his speed and athleticism are more of an advantage against bigs than they would be against wings.

While Randle has only recently been able to get back on the court, he has used this season to become a real student of the game. Mitch Kupchak would exchange e-mails with Randle about the team’s games during the season and have Randle study the tapes. Randle has also gotten into better shape, looking much slimmer in recent videos of him working out.

Down the line, it could serve Randle well to be able to play multiple positions, but for now the Lakers want him to focus on the power forward spot which is likely for the best.

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Corey Hansford is the Senior Editor for Lakers Nation, as well as a contributor for Dodger Blue, Rams News Wire, and Raiders News Wire. He is a passionate follower of the Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Dodgers, Chelsea FC, and the UFC. He can usually be seen arguing the merits of Kobe Bryant or cursing the decisions of Jerry Jones. He is also a former producer and associate producer for Sirius XM Sports Radio on both the Fantasy Sports Channel and College Sports Nation. Proud graduate of Long Beach Poly High School and The Real HU, Howard University, with a degree in Broadcast Journalism. Follow him on all social media outlets at @TheeCoreyH.
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