Lakers Training Camp: Who Makes the Cut at Power Forward?
By Hannah Kulik
Apr 10, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Tarik Black (28) defends against Minnesota Timberwolves center Justin Hamilton (41) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
In the end, Black and Holmes have versatility on their side as they can play multiple positions. Randle and Bass will battle for the starter’s role. Nance Jr. was a first round draft choice, albeit a surprising one, so if nothing else he will stick around as a member of the D-Fenders. Kelly would appear to have little chance of earning a roster spot, but then again, for some reason the Lakers keep giving him a guaranteed contract.
Vigorous competition at power forward will soon start to provide answers to questions such as: Just how good is Randle and can pressure from Bass accelerate his growth?
Can undrafted but hard-working players like Black and Holmes use their versatility to win roster spots? Were the Lakers justified in making Nance Jr. a first round draft choice?
We should start to get answers when training camp opens this coming week.
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