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The reason Lakers' Jake LaRavia is crucial to title hopes and a post-LeBron future
The Los Angeles Lakers are in the midst of two different timelines.
And that's what makes new guy Jake LaRavia so important.
On the one hand, the Lakers still have LeBron James, probably just for this season. It's a chance to win another title with one of the best players ever.
On the other hand, the Lakers are now Luka Doncic's team. He's the generational superstar they're counting on leading them into a new era.
LaRavia fits both timelines, and so he could be as important as any player in the non-LeBron/Luka category this season.
He was a first-round pick just three seasons ago, and he stands in at 6-foot-9 with great length for a guy whose most impactful skill is his shooti