Los Angeles Lakers: 3 standout players from win vs. Utah Jazz

3. Troy Daniels

One goal that the Los Angeles Lakers had during the offseason was to bring in some more floor spacing in the way of 3-point shooting. Last season, Magic Johnson and Rob Pelinka brought in playmakers and defensive-minded players. This time around, Pelinka changed course and brought in some shooters, one of those being Troy Daniels.

Daniels was a 40 percent 3-point shooter entering this season. No one was sure if he would have a consistent spot in the rotation heading into the season, but Rajon Rondo‘s injury opened up a spot in the backcourt and Daniels took advantage against the Jazz.

Daniels provided a spark off the bench, knocking down 5-of-9 shots overall and 4-of-8 from deep for 15 points. He was the only other player other than LeBron James and Anthony Davis to score in double-figures. He also added three rebounds and one steal.

Through his first two games in purple and gold, Daniels is 5-of-13 from the 3-point line. That will certainly get the attention of the coaching staff. While it is a small sample size, Daniels should have moved ahead of Kentavious Caldwell-Pope on the depth chart, as KCP has yet to make a shot from the field through two games.