When the season began, Lakers Coach Luke Walton had a conversation with rookie Ivica Zubac to set expectations. “[He said], ‘I want you to be five times better player than you were this summer,’ ” Zubac said. “It’s a good message and a good visual when the guys see it on film,” Walton said. Wherever I go that thing’s really helpful.”For all but seven of the Lakers’ first 42 games, Zubac was inactive or didn’t play. Randle started in 44 of the Lakers’ 50 games this season, and is averaging 13 points, 8.4 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 27, 2017 05:51 UTC