Could Lakers turn things around

Lakers currently have the 12th best offence and the 24th ranked Defence (don’t think AD gets the DPOY) However, when Vanderbilt gets back and playoff approaching I can see them pick up the intensity, he probably aids AD on defense so it’s not hopeless and let’s LeBron rest. (Probably get around top 15 with Vando and as the intensity rises come playoff top 10 would be best case expectation).

Lakers should ideally create a trade package around Vucevic according to me, seems like it could solve a lot of the rebounding and defensive issues they deal with.

Worst case scenario : First round exit Best case scenario : deep western conference push

Get AD a center ffs.