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Los Angeles Lakers: Most important role players to win a championship

By Oleg Svystun

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 17: Dwight Howard #39 of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks the ball during the game against the Indiana Pacers on December 17, 2019 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 17: Dwight Howard #39 of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks the ball during the game against the Indiana Pacers on December 17, 2019 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Danny Green

Outside of LeBron James, when it comes to team success, Danny Green boasts the most impressive resume. He has 2 NBA Championships and an NCAA Championship with North Carolina under his belt.

Danny Green certainly brings experience, leadership, and a winning acumen to the Lakers. However, that will not be enough to bring the Lakers to the promised land. If the Lakers want to make a legitimate deep playoff run, they’ll need Green to produce on the court, which he’s been struggling with since the NBA restart.

Since the NBA restart, Danny Green’s three-point shot has been nonexistent. In the 8 regular-season games in Orlando, Green has made only 7 three-pointers and all of those came in 3 of the games.  Danny Green is the best pure 3-point shooter on this team. He failed to make a single 3pt field goal in 5 of the 8 games he played.

This is a big, big problem. Green was able to sink 2 three balls in Game 1 against Portland, but he also had a few airballs and bad misses that suggest he’s not out of this slump just yet.

Luckily for Green, he does provide value outside of his shooting. That value is his defense. Green will likely be guarding the best or second-best opposing player on any given night.

This places enormous value on Green as he will be responsible for slowing down some of the biggest names in the league. Green’s switch-ability, versatility, and defensive awareness will be absolutely critical for the Laker’s success.

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