If we can't get a center, I think Rob will just create a roster spot and convert Koloko's 2 way contract.

This is the first time that AD publicly put pressure on him like this so it wont be a good look if he doesn't get one.

I would prefer Rob try to take a risk on Robert Williams at this point.

DFS starting

Great to see Vando back on the floor

vando hustling

missed this

crazy how good we look with Vando on the floor

Completely changes our identity

Nice to see someone play with hustle and effort

Notice how he always around the rim ready to fight on the glass

2 biggest takeaways from this game

1. Vanderbilt makes this team so much better from his D and hustle plays
2. Rui should come off the bench

I know Rui didn’t play but my point is the rotations were seamless without him and DFS fits better with the starters

JJ Redick says that Jarred Vanderbilt was "awesome" tonight and "did everything we needed him to do."

He added that Vando had not looked this good in his recent workouts.

He a gamer thats why

We talkin bout practice?

JJ Redick clarified his previous comments about the Lakers not having margin for error:

LeBron James on Jarred Vanderbilt:

"We missed him. Happy to have him back."

LeBron James on how the Lakers held Stephen Curry scoreless in the second half:

"Just hoped that he missed. It's Steph, man. Put bodies in front of him and hoped that he miss."

Jarred Vanderbilt said he knew he would be a little rusty coming in but just wanted to bring energy and "control the controllables."

He added that it was hard to replicate NBA game speed and reps but it was good to get back out there.

Austin Reaves said he’s been very impressed with Dorian Finney-Smith:

“His energy, his personality - you could tell from the day he got in the locker room he was a win-first guy.”

Then he cited how DFS plays the right way, brings multiple skills on the court.