After another lethargic start for the Lakers, @RadRivas thinks it’s time for Frank Vogel to change the starting lineup. https://t.co/ZnGRrXIw9c pic.twitter.com/gDTB45oJ1i
— Silver Screen and Roll (@LakersSBN) August 19, 2020
The five-man unit of Caldwell-Pope, Danny Green, LeBron James, Anthony Davis and JaVale McGee posted a net rating of -30.1 in the seeding games, and a net rating of -39.4 on Tuesday.
One change Vogel should seriously consider is moving Anthony Davis to center full-time. It’s an idea that’s been floated around all season long, but it makes more sense to do it now than it ever has before.
Hassan Whiteside and Jusuf Nurkic can’t defend in space — at least not for long stretches — and the Lakers have one of the best ball-handling big men in the NBA on their roster in Davis. They also have a crafty shot-maker at the 4 in Kyle Kuzma. If the paint is where the Lakers are going to generate the bulk of their offense, which should be the case in light of their shooting struggles, Kuzma and Davis should be starting at the 4 and 5, respectively.
It’s not rocket science, Frank!