5 Reasons For Los Angeles Lakers Fans To Be Thankful In 2016

The Return of 2014-15 Lou Williams

The Lakers originally signed Lou Williams two offseasons ago following a season during which he won the Sixth Man of the Year award. He followed up that electric performance with an average first year in Los Angeles, leading many to dub him a questionable signing.

Well he had no plans of a repeat performance, as he’s gotten off to a smoking-hot start in 2016. He’s consistently been one of the Lakers’ top scoring options, and is one of the key driving forces behind the team’s suddenly exciting offense.

As a matter of fact, he’s leading the Lakers in scoring through 15 games.

More than anything, he’s providing that spark that was missing for most of the 2015-16 season. Whether it’s draining buzzer beaters from half court or hitting circus shots that most NBA players wouldn’t dare take, Williams is finally paying dividends for the Lakers in a big way.

I was honestly a bit skeptical heading into this season that Williams would ever pan out for Los Angeles. However, I’m glad to admit that I was wrong. He’s just the type of lightning in a bottle this Lakers team so desperately needs moving forward.

It’s still early, but Williams is making a case for his second Sixth Man of the Year award.