Lakers: Five Bold Predictions After LA’s Opening Games
By Alex Vejar
Jose Calderon Won’t Play Much This Season
Did anyone notice that Calderon was sitting at the end of the Lakers bench in a suit and tie? He sat about because of a left calf strain that’s been bothering him for a while, according to an article by Tania Ganguli of the LA Times.
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But in watching the game, the Lakers played their best when all of its young players were on the floor, flying around, pushing the pace on offense and using their athleticism to create havoc on both sides of the ball. Calderon, at this point in his career, does not fit that description.
Calderon was traded to the Lakers by the Chicago Bulls, and will make over $7.7 million this year, according to Basketball Reference. On this team, he could be a great mentor for the Lakers’ young players, and can also be an effective spot-up shooter and pick-and-roll player.
However, the Lakers need to get younger on the floor, and against the Rockets, the young guys proved they could be very dangerous down the road. Calderon doesn’t fit that mold anymore, and likely won’t get many minutes.
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