Michael Padilla

Michael Padilla

Joined: Jun 23, 2017

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 7: Josh Hart #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers goes to the basket against the Philadelphia 76ers during the 2018 Las Vegas Summer League on July 7, 2018 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers have bonafide starter in Josh Hart

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 23: Head coach Luke Walton of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the second half of a game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Staples Center on December 23, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 95-92. 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 Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers are in desperate need of a culture change

PHOENIX, AZ - OCTOBER 20: Kyle Kuzma #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during the second half of the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena on October 20, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Lakers defeated the Suns 132-130. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers young players maturing quickly

ANAHEIM, CA - SEPTEMBER 30: Lonzo Ball

Los Angeles Lakers: Is Lonzo Ball surrounded by the right personnel?

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 7: Lonzo Ball (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: 3 Early keys to achieve a playoff birth

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 17: Kyle Kuzma #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks downcourt against the Portland Trailblazers during the 2017 Summer League Finals on July 17, 2017 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Kyle Kuzma will fill many roles in regular season

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 13: Lonzo Ball

Los Angeles Lakers: Lonzo Ball shines as Lakers Advance in NBA Summer League Tourney

AUBURN HILLS, MI - MARCH 30: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope

Los Angeles Lakers: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope will fill all necessary gaps

LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 23: Lonzo Ball #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers talks to the media during a press conference at their training faculity in June 23, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Lonzo Ball era is now in full effect

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 30: Jamal Crawford

Los Angeles Lakers: Signing Jamal Crawford would be a realistic offseason move

CHICAGO, IL - MARCH 24: Rajon Rondo

Los Angeles Lakers: Rajon Rondo would be a perfect addition

Jul 8, 2016; Las Vegas, NV, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Buddy Hield (24) loses control of the ball after colliding with Los Angeles Lakers center Ivica Zubac (40) during an NBA Summer League game at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers potentially stacked summer league squad

April 11, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram (14) moves the ball against New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday (11) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: Brandon Ingram deserved post-season recognition