As well as Anthony Davis played this season (when healthy), the Los Angeles Lakers needed an effective backup for him. Thomas Bryant did very well during the first half of the season, but he wasn’t the defender or rim protector they needed.
Needing that defensive presence when Davis wasn’t on the court, the Lakers traded for Mo Bamba, a 7-footer from the Orlando Magic who can block shots and also stretch the floor with his 3-point shooting. It looked like a shrewd move, as he’s a young player with room for improvement, not to mention a ridiculous 7-foot-10 wingspan.
