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Los Angeles Lakers: 3 reasons signing Vander Blue was a good move

By Patrick Hardy

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 2: Vander Blue #17 and Thomas Bryant #31 of the Los Angeles Lakers react during the game against the Denver Nuggets during a preseason game on October 2, 2017 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 2: Vander Blue #17 and Thomas Bryant #31 of the Los Angeles Lakers react during the game against the Denver Nuggets during a preseason game on October 2, 2017 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Los Angeles Lakers: 3 reasons signing Vander Blue was a good move
LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 02: Vander Blue #17 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks to pass during the second half of a preseason game against the Denver Nuggets at Staples Center on October 2, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

1. Solid Second Guard Off the Bench

As the Lakers rotation is presently constructed, Jordan Clarkson is installed as the first guard off the bench and sixth man. Clarkson’s to start the season has been fantastic, bringing energy and scoring off the bench. Paired with Clarkson in the backcourt has been Lakers rookie Josh Hart. I would argue that the rotation spot currently held by Hart should be where Vander Blue is placed.

Looking at the numbers, Blue with fewer games played than Hart, puts up more points and more assists per thirty-six minutes. With Lonzo Ball‘s shot currently not falling, Blue could move into the third guard spot, adding another scoring threat to this Lakers bench. It would also allow Clarkson to play more at his natural position the two guard, allowing Vander to run the point.

The move to the second guard off the bench would also allow Kentavious Caldwell-Pope more rest, to be fresh for late game situations. This inability to close out games has certainly cost the Lakers a few wins in the early going.

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