Ranking The Los Angeles Lakers’ 5 Best Players Right Now

5. SG Lou Williams

Don’t get me wrong–Lou Williams brings plenty to the table. He’s an excellent offensive asset for the Lakers capable of scoring in bunches. Unfortunately, in terms of being a well-rounded basketball player, he’s quite limited.

Put simply, Williams is a liability on defense. In some cases, it’s almost as if the Lakers are at a 4-5 disadvantage on defense considering his ineffectiveness on that end. I’m not sure if he’s at James Harden levels of poor defensive play, but it’s apparent slowing opponents isn’t a strong suit for him.

Still, he’s an exciting option on offense who can create his own shot and get hot from just about anywhere on the court. While I’m not convinced entering him into the starting lineup was the best move for the Lakers, I’m not going to question Luke Walton until I have a reason to do so.

Overall, Williams brings impressive scoring and playmaking to the court. He wasn’t the star the Lakers thought they were getting when they signed him, but he definitely deserves some credit–especially after those games during which he catches fire.