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Los Angeles Lakers: 3 bold predictions for 2020-21

By Orestis Rantis

PORTLAND, OREGON - DECEMBER 06: LeBron James #23 and Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers speak during a time out in the second half of the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on December 06, 2019 in Portland, Oregon. The Lakers won 136-113. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)
PORTLAND, OREGON - DECEMBER 06: LeBron James #23 and Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers speak during a time out in the second half of the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on December 06, 2019 in Portland, Oregon. The Lakers won 136-113. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images) /
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2. Kyle Kuzma will remain a Laker for the entire season

A name that seems to pop up all the time when discussing Lakers rumors and potential trades to improve the roster is Kyle Kuzma. It happened during the Anthony Davis trade rumor semester and kept happening until the Lakers acquired Dennis Schroder without having to give him up.

Being the only relatively young player on the roster with some sort of trade value, Kuzma would be the obvious man out if the Lakers started to underperform. But the question is, will they?

Even though this newly-formed team has yet to play a game together, the roster seems like a very strong one. With multiple talented players at each position both on the defensive and offensive end, this looks like a recipe made for success.

In addition, LeBron might look to continue his minute-reduction process and could begin spending even more time on the bench this time out. Despite being the human tank that he is, putting a minute restriction on arguably the greatest athlete of all time seems like the right thing to do at this point of his career in a shortened season.

Kuzma on the other hand is now entering his prime at 25 years of age. Having blossomed very early during his first couple of seasons in the league, Kuzma has already put his mark in the league as a very talented player and a near-20 point per game scorer.

After a season filled with negativity and bad critics, Kuzma’s 2020-21 season could define his entire career moving forward. Having averaged 20.9 points per game as a starter last season, the Lakers might wanna hold onto a good alternative to LeBron during his resting days.

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