LA Lakers latest acquisition, Mo Bamba, shared his first-hand experience donning the purple and gold jersey against the Pelicans.
Los Angeles Lakers overhauled their entire starting lineup just days ahead of the trade deadline. After sending Russell Westbrook in a three-team trade deal, the purple and gold struck another deal with Orleans Magic. They traded Patrick Beverley in exchange for a 7-foot centre, Mo Bamba. Further, the big guy got an opportunity to play his debut game against the Pelicans last week.
Bamba’s arrival in Los Angeles comes at a time when the team is going through a bit of a transition period. The Lakers have struggled with injuries and inconsistent play this season, and the team is looking to make a final push in the second half of the season to secure a playoff spot. Further, the centre forward could be just the type of player the team needs to turn things around.
Mo Bamba Debuts For The LA Lakers
Lakers’ latest substantial acquisition, Mo Bamba, made his debut in the purple and gold jersey in a game against the Pelicans. Moreover, he played just over 16 minutes and scored four points, grabbed six rebounds, and blocked three shots. He showed off his athleticism and shot-blocking ability, giving Lakers fans a glimpse of what he can bring to the team. Further, Bamba shared how the debut game played out exactly the way he had planned.
Speaking after the game, Mo Bamba expressed his debut game experience as “it was everything that I hoped”. The centre further added he had a lot of fun while playing and is extremely happy to have a young team filled with versatility in the offense as well as the defense fraction. Further, speaking on the officiating issues, Bamba said the misconception of the Lakers having it easy broke once he joined the camp. The Lakers, just like any other team on the block, have to fight for every single foul call.
Bamba Has A Hilarious Take On His Debut Excitement
Mo Bamba had a hilarious take on his debut excitement against the Pelicans. The centre forward said that he was so excited and engrossed during the game that he ended up making as many as six fouls. Apart from the fouls, Bamba scored four points in his 16-minute appearance. He showed positive intent with an impressive run around the court.
Meanwhile, if Bamba can continue to develop and improve his game, he could be a vital piece of the Lakers’ future success. With players like LeBron James and Anthony Davis leading the way, the Lakers have the talent to make a deep playoff run, and Bamba could be a crucial part of that effort. For now, the race is tedious as the Lakers rank 13th on the Western Conference points table with 27-32. The tournament will head into an all-star break and will resume on 24th February.
