In different phrases, the Lakers’ prime two large males had been Hayes and Jarred Vanderbilt, one thing that’s not going to get it accomplished towards the Western Convention playoff groups. “Can’t play Jaxson Hayes and (Jarred) Vanderbilt collectively on the identical time,” says Griffin. “Can’t actually play Austin and Luka collectively on the identical time. That’s why their common season was nice. That they had a roster that was type of constructed for that. However within the playoffs, it wasn’t constructed for that.” -via Bookmaker Scores / Could 13, 2025
