Kenneth Faried talks how he can help the Lakers, styles of play and impact

After playing all over the world, what is the difference in styles of play with less physicality in the NBA?

Lake Show Life’s take:

Nothing shows the credibility of Kenneth Faried more than what he said in an interview back in January of 2022 with Basketnews.com about his experience in Russia even though it was short-lived before coming back to the G-League…

"“Being able to play ball is the most exciting thing for me. I’ve given my all to this game. I’m getting in great shape. I’m able to bump against guys who are professionals. They know the Euro game and how it’s played. I’ve added a little bit of shooting to my athleticism and tenacious rebounding,” he stressed. It didn’t turn out to be a disappointment. “The level and the intensity over here were way different than Puerto Rico. I knew that as soon as I got acclimated to my sleep, I would be able to thrive over here,” the experienced big man maintains. “For me, practice makes better. We get a lot of them in Moscow. But the game atmosphere is different. I’m a ball of energy, so I practice hard, and at games, I go even harder because the fans are there, and I don’t want to disappoint them.”"

As for the style of play, the debate will carry on as long as players lace-up sneakers. Faried would know more than most considering Nikola Jokic, who was his former teammate in Denver has continued breaking down the stereotypical notion that European players are not tough enough to survive the NBA with two straight MVP awards.

Breaking down the two eras of NBA basketball is in some ways disrespectful at any rate. Everyone that has put on an NBA uniform over history can play the game at a level that normal human beings can’t even understand.

Now down to business Lakers Nation. Lake Show Life did ask Kenneth what he could bring to the Los Angeles Lakers if given the chance…must see page coming up!!!