Experiencing enormous roster turnover this offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers will need everyone to maximize their role for the team to reach its potentially high ceiling. That includes players in a position to be an X-factor, with the most notable…
Los Angeles Lakers newcomer Ziaire Williams has emerged as a potential starter and key X-factor ahead of the upcoming season. According to reporting from The Athletic's Dan Woike, the 6-foot-10 forward could be a "real weapon" for head coach JJ Redick's squad if he sustains his defensive intensity and strong preseason shooting.
Williams joined the Lakers on a minimum contract over the summer and has bulked up to 215 pounds. Heavy's Adel Ahmad notes that Williams' positional versatility on defense, paired with improved perimeter shooting, could allow the former lottery pick to secure a pivotal two-way role alongside stars Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves.
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