Lakers: 3 players that should get pushed out of the playoff rotation

Los Angeles Lakers: 3 players that should get pushed out of the playoff rotation

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Quinn Cook

Due to the presence of combo guards and LeBron James on the roster, Quinn Cook becomes expendable. Cook can shoot and that has never been in question, but his defensive output is amongst some of the worst NBA players in the league.

Cook is only playing 10.8 minutes per night for the Lakers as it is, but that will likely drop to zero if the NBA playoffs do take place.

LeBron James will likely play close to 40 minutes per night with a majority of those minutes coming as the point guard offensively. As mentioned, Alex Caruso and Avery Bradley can also step in as a point guard. Dion Waiters, acquired by the Lakers just mere days before the season was suspended, can also chip in a few minutes as the primary ball-handler.

Cook is averaging 4.8 points, 1.1 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game for the Lakers this season.

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