The Lakers wanted Walker Kessler. They really, really wanted Walker Kessler. Los Angeles gave Utah two unprotected first-round picks and two future pick swaps to get the 7-foot-2 center, then handed Kessler a four-year, $130 million contract. That’s not filling…
Sam Amico of Hoops Wire highlights the significant gamble the Los Angeles Lakers took by acquiring center Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz. To secure the 7-foot-2 center, the Lakers traded two unprotected first-round draft picks and two future pick swaps, subsequently signing Kessler to a four-year, $130 million contract extension.
Lakers head coach JJ Redick called the 25-year-old center a ideal fit alongside Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. Lakers president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka defended the substantial acquisition cost by noting the league-wide scarcity of Kessler's rim-protecting and finishing skill set.
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