Lakers: Biggest Surprises of the Season So Far

No. 4 – Metta World Peace makes a big impact on the team

Metta World Peace is turning out to be an inspiring under the covers leader to his young teammates. When the chips were down against Atlanta, he lighted the mood with the bench during half time shoot around, “I love basketball!” said Metta. The team’s new motto has taken hold and now has become the fun and inspiring mantra now adopted by and frequently used by the players.

Jordan Clarkson explained the new mantra and how it came about postgame, giving props to Peace.

Metta also has been helping Nick Young improve on his defense. Young also gave Metta shout out in his postgame interview on the STAPLES Center court. He said something to the effect of “Why do you see my defense getting better? That’s Metta.”

In any case, MWP may not suit up for every game, but he is making a difference on the bench and on the court. He was one of the spark plugs who charged up his team against Houston in their first game playing defense against Harden and racking up three fouls in two minutes. Luke told the media that Metta isn’t used to the new NBA, he is still playing like he did in the old days.

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Whatever is working the Lakers are continuing to grow and buy into Walton and his coaching staff and if this is how this team wants to surprise fans, we are ready for more!