Three Possible Lakers Starting Line Ups for Opening Night

“Rest” Lineups 

The least likely of the three lineups involves moving Brandon Bass into the starting lineup and bringing Randle off the bench. Depending on how Randle reacts to the grit and grind of the NBA season, especially back to back games, it is likely that this change is made at least once.

So far, Bass has been unimpressive coming off the bench so late in games. This makes sense seeing that he averaged around 28 minutes a game during his time on the Boston Celtics. Bass is used to a starting or sixth man role, so adjusting to coming off the bench will take time to get used to.

In a starting role, Bass provides an immediate 10 point, 5 rebound threat which is ideal considering Hibbert’s offensive limitations. His jumpshot is also an upgrade over Randle’s current work in progress, which should allow for this line up to spread the floor more.

Whether in four games, three nights or back to back situations, Bryon Scott is going to assuredly have to rest Bryant at some point during the season. Anthony Brown could slide into this role, but it is more likely that Nick Young takes Bryant’s spot in the starting line up.

Though nearly nonexistent on defense, Young provides the young Lakers’ line up with some instant offense. In limited minutes, Young is still averaging 9.6 shot attempts a game.

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