3. Juan Toscano-Anderson
There were lofty expectations for Juan Toscano-Anderson coming into this season that he could take on a bigger role than he had in Golden State where he was buried on the bench of a good roster. Yet that has not happened this season, and he was a healthy scratch four out of the last five games on a team desperate for players to contribute at his position.
JTA also had a ton of hype when he signed because he became the first Laker ever of Mexican descent. Los Angeles is known for being primarily populated by the Latino community and Toscano-Anderson is someone they could see themselves in and rally behind.
That is why it has been a disappointment that he has not had very many moments to cheer about on the court this season. There is still time for him to find a role on this team if he can continue to bring his high energy and intensity on a nightly basis winning 50/50 balls and playing hard on defense.
Like many of his teammates, one area he needs to dramatically improve is his outside shooting. The Lakers need him to be a threat to knock down open 3-pointers and he is currently two for 11 on shots from 3-point range this season.