Ed Davis' time with the Los Angeles Lakers shouldn't be anything like his stint with the Memphis Grizzlies or even the Toronto Raptors.
They actually need him.
Inconsistent playing time has dogged Davis his entire career. If it wasn't for his quirky beginnings, he wouldn't even be in Los Angeles right now, playing for peanuts and pride.
His role was unclear while with the Raptors. Frontcourt minutes were hard to come by with the Grizzlies. The last four years have yielded more confusion than answers as Davis became something of a per-36-minute phenom who couldn't secure a stable spot in the rotation.
Nothing of the sort stands to complicate Davis' tenure—however brief—with the Lakers. Playing time will have to be earned within a rotation that includes Carlos Boozer, Julius Randle and Jordan Hill, but Davis has on-court chops that fill gaping voids.
Marginalizing him—or burying him on the bench altogether—shouldn't be an option.
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Why Ed Davis Needs to Play Major Role for Los Angeles Lakers
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