Hollywood Blvd. News – Los Angeles Lakers Edition
- Updated: July 26, 2015
The Lakers may have had some disappointing free agency periods, but this one is a little more positive than last years.
NBA.com published an article entitled the “Trio of Newcomers Ready For Fresh Start With Lakers,” in which they report on the hope that comes from the addition of Roy Hibbert, Lou Williams, and Brandon Bass. They entered the offseason searching for a fresh start, with a new team, and that’s exactly what they received.
Hibbert said the following at their introductory press conference:
“I appreciate the Lakers getting me out here, and I’m going to work extremely hard to make sure the Lakers get back to where they should be.”
“Looking at the team here, they have a lot of firepower,” Hibbert said. “My main presence is going to be at the rim. Last year, the Lakers were (29th) in defensive efficiency, so my job is to make sure I clog up the paint, (provide) help-side defense, and whatever else I get on the offensive end is candy.”
“Kareem reaches out to me,” Hibbert said. “He comes to watch my workouts, and we stay in touch for the most part. He gives me little tidbits. I worked with him a lot last year. He keeps up with me, so he always gives me some advice, something to work on.”
Mike Kupchak said the following, as reported by NBA.com:
“In this business, if you can have somebody that size that’s 28 years old, that clearly wants to rebirth his career, I think that’s a good risk,” Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak said.
Lou Williams was also feeling excited about the change:
“This is an organization with a very rich tradition,” Williams said. “Some of the greatest players in the world have come out of the Lakers organization … so I’m proud to be a part of that family.”
Welcome to the family!
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