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The Los Angeles Lakers would be foolish to not keep Stanley Johnson

By Jason Reed

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 25: Stanley Johnson #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers watches his shot during the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Crypto.com Arena on December 25, 2021 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 Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 25: Stanley Johnson #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers watches his shot during the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Crypto.com Arena on December 25, 2021 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 Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images) /
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(Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images) – Los Angeles Lakers /

The Los Angeles Lakers took on the Memphis Grizzlies in the second leg of a road back-to-back on Wednesday night and it was yet another disappointing loss, which has become the norm this season. The Lakers led for virtually the entire game before blowing the lead in the fourth quarter.

The Lakers are now two games under .500 and every Laker fan has that ugly taste in their mouth that has been present all season. We were all expecting this team to be a championship contender and it is not even clear if they are a true playoff-caliber team this season.

There was at least one positive in the loss and that is where we want to begin with our three takeaways.

First takeaway: The Los Angeles Lakers would be foolish to not keep Stanley Johnson

Stanley Johnson signed a 10-day contract with the Los Angeles Lakers and has played really well for the team. Johnson is exactly what this team needs as he actually gives the Lakers a wing with size and defensive ability that can help on the perimeter.

One of the main reasons why the Lakers are struggling this season is because the defense is so atrocious and Johnson is someone who the Lakers would play in a crunch-time lineup for his defense while also getting an off-ball shooting presence.

He is not an amazing rotation player by any stretch of the imagination but because of what he offers the Lakers, he has a much bigger impact on the team than other players currently on the roster. There is speculation that the Lakers could cut DeAndre Jordan to keep Johnson around and quite frankly, that is exactly the move the team should make.

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