Jordan Hill is out for the season.
Many Los Angeles Lakers fans are thinking, "Oh, man we're finished." That's what I thought when I first heard the news.
But after further thought, I realized that Hill's injury could prove to be a blessing in disguise.
I'm not saying Jordan Hill is a bad player. In fact, he's the sixth best player on the team. He brings hustle and energy on both ends of the floor. He was also a great backup to Dwight Howard.
Hill's injury exposes how weak the Lakers are at center after Dwight Howard. Robert Sacre is now D12's backup. Sacre's best features are his dancing and faces.
So how do you fix this problem? Simple.
Move Pau Gasol to center.
It's no secret that Gasol is a center at heart and that the Lakers do better when he's at the 5 than when he's at the 4.
So the realistic thing to do would be to move him to center.
Of course, you wouldn't keep him there all game. He is adding a three-point shot to his arsenal and is easily a better passer at the 4.
However, he definitely thrives at center more than power forward. Mike D'Antoni should ju ...
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Article written by Zach Muhammed
NBA: Why Jordan Hill’s Injury Is a Blessing in Disguise for the LA Lakers
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