LAKERS' $4.7 MILLION JARRED VANDERBILT PLAN, REVEALED | LOS ANGELES LAKERS NEWS
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For an entire season, the Los Angeles Lakers desperately yearned for a game-changing defensive force. Finally, in February, their prayers were answered when they acquired Jarred Vanderbilt in a trade package that included D'Angelo Russell and Malik Beasley. This move not only shed Russell Westbrook's massive expiring contract but also introduced a player who could revolutionize their defense.
Vanderbilt's impact goes beyond his defensive versatility and dominance on the boards. What truly sets him apart is his incredibly team-friendly contract. With a mere $4.7 million team option for the upcoming 2023-24 season, it would be foolish for the Lakers to let him slip away.
And it seems that the Lakers are well aware of Vanderbilt's value. According to ESPN's Dave McMenamin, the Lakers will indeed exercise their option to retain Vanderbilt for the next season. By doing so, they secure yet another vital piece for their rotation at an affordable cost—a crucial factor considering the impending significant contracts of Rui Hachimura and Austin Reaves. Moreover, by September 7, Vanderbilt becomes eligible for a lucrative four-year contract extension worth an astounding $71 million.
Following his midseason trade from the Utah Jazz, Vanderbilt swiftly became a fixture in the Lakers' starting lineup, starting in 37 games, including 13 playoff appearances. His numbers may not scream All-Star, with averages of 6.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.0 steals across 41 games in the Purple and Gold. However, it is his unwavering ability to neutralize any defensive assignment that truly fueled the Lakers' resurgence during the latter part of the season.
But Vanderbilt's journey doesn't end here. His next challenge lies in refining his three-point shooting. Currently, opposing teams can afford to leave him open beyond the arc, hindering the Lakers' scoring opportunities. However, if he can develop into a legitimate scoring threat from deep, he will undoubtedly become a formidable weapon alongside the likes of LeBron James and Anthony Davis, elevating the Lakers' offensive firepower to unprecedented heights.
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