Julius Randle’s Value: The Key To The Los Angeles Lakers
- Updated: October 17, 2016
When you think of the best young talent in the NBA, you have to consider Julius Randle in the conversation. Randle was able to complete his first full season after coming back from an opening day injury back in the 2014-15 season.
Last season, he started 60 games for the Lakers and was able to give the team some very solid numbers. A true double-double machine, Randle’s value will be to give some guidance and stability to newcomer rookie Brandon Ingram.
The past few seasons for the Los Angeles Lakers has been very disappointing, and now with the departure of superstar Kobe Bryant, the team finds itself looking for the next bright star. This team shouldn’t have far to look, with the emergence of Randle, Ingram, and Russell.
Last season, Randle’s numbers were:
11.3 PPG, 10.2 RPG, 1.8 APG, 0.4 BPG, 0.7 SPG.
This season’s predictions:
14.8 PPG, 12.9 RPG, 2.4 APG, 0.5 BPG, 0.9 SPG.
The free-throw percentage last season was at (.710%), this season should be much better as his percentage should improve, (.725%). The team finished near the bottom of almost every offensive and defensive category.
For a successful season, the play of Randle should give the team a bigger lift, as he is needed to improve the team’s rise back to respectability. Randle has to be on the floor at least 30 minutes per game to give this team a fighting chance to get back on track.
Julius Randle is the key to this team’s success, without his hustle, grit and ability to compete, well we all know what the Lakers has become, he’s what the Lakers definitely need.
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