The LA Lakers could bring in another ball handler in Kemba Walker as it is rumored that they will train him before the end of the season. Walker is a free agent and could sign with any team after his stint with the Dallas Mavericks.
Walker started out as a shooting guard for the Mavs and was waived by the team earlier this year. The four-time All-Star has played just nine games this season and has averaged 8.0 points, 1.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists on 42.1% shooting from the field and 25% from three.
His stint with the Mavs was brief and he received an offer to play for Olympia Milano last January.
How can the Lakers get Kemba Walker into their system?
The Lakers find themselves short of enablers this season as their newly acquired point guard, D’Angelo Russell, has suffered setbacks due to injuries. Also, LeBron James will be out of the lineup for several weeks. That being said, bringing Kemba Walker onto the team would help address his needs.
Los Angeles is trying to make one final push to salvage its 2022-23 campaign. With five weeks left in the season, the Lakers are trying everything to get back to the postseason. Walker is a capable ball handler and could fit well into his system if he gets to play alongside Anthony Davis.
Davis and Walker could play well together since Russell is still out of the lineup. Kemba might have a better chance of hitting his shots as the defense will focus more on AD. With the defense more focused on the All-Star big man, the former Charlotte Hornets star could elevate his game.
If both injured stars return to the lineup, keeping Walker could be a big key to their lineup. He could come off the bench and hurt his team with the second unit.
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