Walker Kessler looked fantastic in his Lakers debut. Because he's the perfect fit next to Luka, it shows that his desire to leave the Utah Jazz wasn't about them. At least, it wasn't primarily about wanting to leave them.
Writer Matt John argues that Walker Kessler's desire to join the Los Angeles Lakers was driven by playing alongside Luka Doncic rather than issues with the Utah Jazz. Kessler excelled in his Lakers debut, shooting a perfect 12-for-12 from the field to score 26 points, grab nine rebounds, and block two shots.
The article notes that Kessler recorded 10 dunks, the most by a Laker since Shaquille O'Neal in 2003. John contends that Doncic's elite playmaking maximizes Kessler's skill set, suggesting the center's departure from Utah could ultimately prove beneficial for both parties.
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