Needless to say, 2022 was not a good year for the Los Angeles Lakers. They failed to qualify for the play-in tournament in the spring, and they have started the new season 15-21, which puts them perilously close to possibly missing the postseason again.
The roster looks considerably better than it did months ago (when healthy), but it is still missing a couple of significant pieces that could make it a contending roster.
At least for now, especially with Anthony Davis out due to a stress injury in his foot, everyone will have to chip in and help the Lakers turn things around.
Right now, millions of Americans are making new year’s resolutions to lose weight, get into shape, make more money or simply find love and happiness. Here are some new year’s resolutions for each player on the Lakers roster that, if fulfilled, could help them return to the playoffs.
Stay healthy, rest a little more
James put up an incredible December, but he played 36.4 minutes per game throughout that month, and overall he’s averaging 35.9 minutes a contest on the season.
With the midway point of the schedule nearing, the Lakers need to get James down to about 32-34 minutes a game the rest of the way, at least until March when they will be hoping to be fighting for playoff positioning.
Get well soon, then stay healthy
Staying healthy is at least 80 percent of the battle for Davis. He has missed 11 games so far, mostly due to that stress injury in his foot. Prior to that injury, he was playing arguably the best ball of his life and was looking like the best player in the world.
On Friday, Davis said his recovery from the injury has been going well. Will he be able to return sometime in January?
Get back on track
Walker did very well in his first 23 games, averaging 16.0 points a game while shooting 47.8 percent overall and 39.0 percent from 3-point range while showing the type of consistency he failed to show in four prior seasons with the San Antonio Spurs.
But since then, those figures have dropped to 11.1 points a game, 37.6 percent and 36.7 percent, respectively.
Is Walker merely in a slump, or is he regressing to the mean?
Keep up the good work, don’t go into a slump
Reaves is having a breakout season so far. However, his last two games have been very poor, as he has shot a combined 1-of-18 from the field.
One challenge for young players, such as Reaves, is consistency. He…
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