Los Angeles Lakers: Bright Spots in a Dark Season

Nov 12, 2014; New Orleans, LA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half of a game at the Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans defeated the Lakers 109-102. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /

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Oct 29, 2014; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Ed Davis (21) against the Phoenix Suns during the home opener at US Airways Center. The Suns defeated the Lakers 119-99. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

Ed Davis

Position: Power Forward

Age: 25

Experience: 5th Season

Season Averages: 21.40 PER, 23.8 MPG, 9.5 PPG, 7.1 RPG, 1.6 BPG, 0.8 SPG

The Los Angeles Lakers got one of the steals of free agency when they signed Ed Davis to a two-year deal worth just $2,081,686. He makes a mere $981,084 in 2014-15 and has a player option for 2014-15 at $1,100,602.

That’s the very definition of a bargain.

Thus far in 2014-15, Davis is averaging 9.5 points, 7.1 rebounds and 1.6 blocks in just 23.8 minutes of action per game. He’s converting 68.8 percent from the field and has just one outing below 50.0 percent shooting.

Beyond the numbers, Davis has been a reliable source of energy, effort and genuinely relentless play.

Every time he’s on the court, Davis seems to be out-working his opponent and making an important play for the Lakers. That’s been both positive and negative for Los Angeles, as it’s caught Davis in foul trouble.

If he can cut down on the hacks, Davis can be a legitimate impact player for the Lakers in 2014-15 and for years to come.

He was selected No. 13 in the 2010 NBA Draft, but hasn’t come into form just yet. Despite showing flashes of brilliance, he’s struggled to net consistent playing time.

If Byron Scott lets him loose, Davis could become the future at power forward.

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