The 2021-22 Los Angeles Lakers performed particularly badly! Westbrook's introduction made little progress for the team, and injuries and run-in problems plagued the entire season, and Los Angeles didn't even make the playoffs after pressing the pause button at the end of the regular season.
The Lakers certainly hope the 2022-23 season will be different. To do that, however, the Lakers are likely to have to make some major changes to their roster this summer. Kent Bazemore's future on the team is also certainly up for grabs, as the veteran is a free agent this offseason. He recently spoke in an interview with TMZSport about the idea of returning to Los Angeles
"I'm saying that there's nothing better than being a Lakers, right?" Bazemore said. "So, when I go to practice every day, I see the Kobe number hanging on the wall, which is a great inspiration for me. ...... Nothing beats, man. ”
Bazemore was then asked if there was still some attraction to get him back into the team, which he said "definitely" had.
The 32-year-old veteran played for the Lakers for a full season, but he only played 39 games, averaging just 3.4 points and 1.8 rebounds per game. Efficiency was a struggle for him along the way, as he shot 32.4 percent from the field. During his career, Bazemore averaged 8.2 points and 3.2 rebounds per game, shooting 41.3 percent from the field and 35.6 percent from three-point range. Its outside line is the lakers' most important point, and it is a pity that this side is not shown on the court.
He certainly wants to be part of a competitive team next season because he still wants to win his first NBA championship. So far, the North Carolina native has played for five teams in his NBA career. Time will tell the Lakers where they are going this offseason, and there's no doubt that the Lakers still have a lot of work to do.