NBA Rumors: LA Lakers Fan-Favorite Expected To Shine With Avery Bradley’s Absence

The modified NBA season in Orlando will prove to be a difficult adjustment for all teams given the unique current global landscape. While the Los Angeles Lakers are still one of the favorites to win this year’s title, they will have to do it without their defensive specialist Avery Bradley.

The news of Bradley not suiting up for the games proves to be a difficult challenge for the Lakers given the hustle and energy the veteran displays on the floor. While the league is preparing to resume the season due to the unprecedented events of the coronavirus, the Lakers are expecting their bench to step up. In particular, Alex Caruso is a key piece in making this happen.

The Lakers are still one of the predicted finalists for this year’s championship but it will all depend on how their roster can rise to the occasion and support their star players.

The addition of All-Star big man Anthony Davis has made all the difference this year. The duo of Davis and LeBron James is considered one of the more dominant combinations in the league.

For LeBron, he is cooking up another MVP caliber season with averages of 25.7 points, 7.9 rebounds and 10.6 assists per outing. This is coupled with Davis’ 26.7 points and 9.4 boards a night. It’s vital that these star players get the support needed if they want to make a deep playoff run.

Per Lake Show Life, the Lakers should consider boosting Caruso’s minutes given how he’s been a pivotal piece in the team’s defense. Other than Caruso’s energy plays and high-flying dunks, the fan-favorite also has one of the best defensive ratings in the team with 100.3.

Having Caruso in a bigger role once the season returns will be crucial for the Lakers given how he’s already developed chemistry playing alongside Davis and LeBron. The absence of Bradley will be well covered by Caruso if the coaching staff gives him more opportunities.

The Lakers are looking to win it all and they’re hoping to develop their current team to strengthen their chances in succeeding years. It will be interesting to see where players such as Caruso end up if the Lakers continue their winning ways care of his defensive energy.