Yahoo Sports· 2h ago· 1 min read
Jonathan Kuminga is a target of the Lakers. Getty The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly offering Jonathan Kuminga the starting small forward role as part of their recruiting pitch.
If Kuminga becomes a Laker, the starting unit will surely add athleticism and defensive versatility, but could lack one critical skill: catch-and-shoot ability.
That’s because Quentin Grimes, averaging nearly 2.0 made threes in his young career, was slated to start at small forward alongside Sandro Mamukelashvili in a stretch-4 capacity. Together, they were expected to complement the dribble-penetration of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, two elite playmakers known for finding shooters.
However, Kuminga potentially taking Grimes’ place completely changes the dynamic, argues Lake Show Life’s Maxwell Ogden.
Lakers Take Big Gamble With Jonathan Kuminga “Grimes’ defensive acumen and catch-and-shoot efficiency…
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