On December 20, Beijing time, Lakers assistant coach David Fitzdale revealed that Ariza will return today and stage his season debut.
In the offseason, Ariza joined the Lakers on a veteran base salary contract, but because of the ankle injury, he had to undergo surgery and recuperate from his injury.
Ariza's comeback is not surprising, the last Lakers and Timberwolves showdown, Ariza's state of play has escalated into a doubt.
However, Fitzdale also said that for a 36-year-old veteran, he will not set too many expectations for Ariza's comeback debut, but Ariza has played a veteran value in the team video class and in the dressing room, and he is also happy that Ariza can finally return to the court.
Ariza last played for the Lakers as Kobe's best helper, averaging 11.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.8 steals per game in the 2009 Finals. Since then, he has worked many teams and is now back to the Lakers. Can the veteran regain his old style? See.