For the past two years, the Lakers halfcourt offense has been mediocre. If Davis returns to becoming a reliable three-level scorer, it might become unguardable.

For Los Angeles, the most encouraging thing that came out of the night was AD’s (brief) dominance.

“What makes me smile is the happiness on his face while he plays,” Ham remarked. There’s a lot of happiness on his face. Both his physical and mental well-being are strong. He has worked extremely hard this summer. Like always, he and Bron are ravenous. And the rest of our staff feels the effects of it. However, he is playing with a great deal of joy.

1) The two major lineups have returned.

In 2022–2023 Davis only played center. He told the Lakers that he would prefer not to do it once more.

Ham quickly verified that the communication had been received.

AD has scrimmaged at power forward thus far in camp, partnered with either Christian Wood or Jaxson Hayes. Regardless matter how rusty his playbook knowledge might have been, he seems relieved to “stay out of 100 pick and rolls a game.”

Despite LeBron’s absence, Ham started Davis at center on Saturday. Wood replaced Vanderbilt with 5:44 left in the first quarter. Toward the end of the second quarter, Davis and Hayes played together. Naturally, the Lakers suffered when Davis rested, but they were more productive when he was at the five. Of course, this is just the first exhibition.

The rest of the Lakers’ preseason schedule:

Nets vs. Lakers on October 9 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas

Kings vs. Lakers on October 11 at the Honda Center in Anaheim

October 13: Warriors at. Lakers at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena

Bucks vs. Lakers on October 15 at Crypto.com Arena

Oct. 19: Suns vs. Lakers in Palm Springs’ Acrsure Arena