Tommy
Years ago

Lakers Young Core

When D'Angelo Russell was born, Magic Johnson was 8 games into his comeback. On the day he was born, Magic didn't actually play because of a calf injury.

When Jordan Clarkson was born the Lakers had been eliminated from the playoffs 5 weeks earlier ending their first season without Magic Johnson post his initial retirement because of contracting the HIV virus.

When Julius Randle was born the Lakers were in the early stages of the first season after Magic's short-lived coaching stint. On the day he was born the Lakers defeated the Nets in double OT and Cedric Ceballos top scored for the game.



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AngusH  
Years ago

In Kobe's last season, Randle and Russell both came off the bench so fans could watch Kobe get up 16 shots a game on 35% shooting.

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Speed44  
Years ago

In 2015-16, the Lakers wasted serious developmental minutes for Russell on a veteran (Lou Williams) who has no place in a starting lineup, when the team he is starting for is not aiming for the playoffs.

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