James Worthy

But after All-Star break, okay, they made a surge.

And I think they found their identity.

JJ had enrolled them into defense first.

But when you look at the makeup of the team, you know, I didn't see championship quality.

you know, ever, I saw a team that could compete.

But when you look at Oklahoma, San Antonio, you know, Detroit, some of the other teams that Lakers just had not arrived there yet, there were still some missing pieces or some development that need to take place.

I think they definitely need to make some changes.

I don't think you can run it back with the same Western Conference teams that are going to get stronger.

Minnesota's going to get stronger.

I think one of the things that was lacking was in the center position.

I think Aiden is a

is a great player.

I don't know if consistently what we need or what any team needs is a Hardenstein like Oklahoma.

Not necessarily a star, but you need a bruiser.

You need somebody that's consistent.

I think the Lakers will be looking at that area.

I like Hayes.

He was a backup center, so I like his energy.

I think the Lakers are very interested in

and keeping Austin Reeves, although he would be a guy that teams would want if you were looking to make a big move.