Christian Koloko is with the team and will be listed as active tomorrow 👀 pic.twitter.com/SsQ7C0XSdu
— Lakers All Day Everyday (@LADEig) November 5, 2024
christian koloko isn’t considered OUT w/ reconditioning or g league assignment
this could be AD sitting tomorrow out
jaxson hayes facing potential punishment from the league
koloko getting real minutes tomorrow ? 👀 pic.twitter.com/AZDpfsrUgA
— Coach Rome (@Rome_Beast) November 5, 2024
With AD hobbled by his heel, this is great news. Our lack of size has been a killer. Koloko should be able to replace Hayes and Reddish will likely replace Max. Problem is still bench scoring.
It would be great if Koloko was good enough to replace Rui in the starting lineup and still backup AD when he goes to the bench. Rui’s offense could be the punch the bench needs.
I’d also like to see Olivari get a shot at some bench minutes. Lakers should consider giving him a shot at Gabe’s minutes. At any rate, replacing Max and Jax with Cam and Chris is a good start. Let’s hope AD’s heel feels better tomorrow.
Obviously need to see if Koloko can replace Hayes in rotation as well as if Reddish can replace Christie. I’d like to see Olivari get a shot at replacing Gabe. Lots of ‘ifs’ but this could be our best without-a-trade 9-man rotation offensively and defensively.
PG: Reaves, Olivari
SG: Russell, Reddish
SF: James, Hachimura
PF: Davis, Wood
CE: Koloko
Just a reminder…
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