On Friday, the Los Angeles Lakers embarked further down the road of roster continuity by reportedly giving forward Jarred Vanderbilt a four-year contract extension that will be worth $48 million.
The fourth year of the extension will be a player option, which will help ensure that their new and talented core will be together for at least a couple more years.
Buy Lakers TicketsVanderbilt, who arrived in February’s Russell Westbrook trade, was a significant reason why Los Angeles turned things around. His defensive effectiveness and versatility helped the team rank fourth in defensive rating after the All-Star break.
Fans on X, formally known as Twitter, are generally happy that the 6-foot-8 forward will be continuing to wear the Purple and Gold.
sure his offensive skillset is limited but a guy like Vanderbilt is 100% someone you’d want on your team and he proved that in the playoffs
— ℍ𝕌𝔻𝔸 (@gogogogogo2013) September 15, 2023
How deep is Lakers wallet !?
— tokumei.eth (@tokumei) September 15, 2023
Hell yeah great move by LA, Vando is a great hustle player
— Te’ 𓃵 (@TeTheGamer) September 15, 2023
Now time to get that ring. pic.twitter.com/O7J6JgWxy0
— Pack Mamba (@Pack_Mamba) September 15, 2023
New dynasty?😆
— tokumei.eth (@tokumei) September 15, 2023
A bit much I think but he is a solid player. Hope that he develops his shooting this season.
— Flashy (@FlashyVlady) September 15, 2023
Being lockdown on defense 90% of the game makes up for his offense. As long as he’s not Ben Simmons type useless, he’s gonna get there
— That block (@BlackQuartz15) September 15, 2023
High value pickup, locked in long term and I think Jared still has a lot of room to grow.
— Now You've Seen It (@LearnedItQuick) September 15, 2023
Just needs that consistent 3pt – 35% minimum and this will be cheap in a year 🤝🏻
— King Bukayo (@Relevationz) September 15, 2023
Y’all are saying overpay but he may be the most versatile defender in the league with a developing three ball
— Hardwood Hoops 🏀 (@HardwoodHooops) September 15, 2023
The youth movement is clear with the Lakers. This roster will finally have some consistency for the next couple of years
— Dr. Evan Jeffries, DPT (@GameInjuryDoc) September 15, 2023
🔥🔥. Huge Vanderbuilt fan. Been watching him since he was in Minnesota. One of the most versatile defenders and an improving shooter. Lakers really won this offseason.
— Tarohn Finley (@TarohnFinley) September 15, 2023
my favorite player in the league
just wait until the 3 starts falling, he'll be one of the best two-way big wings in the league
— Betsey (@Betsycashmoney) September 15, 2023
This contract is a value if he makes some small gains offensively but it’s not bad even if he doesn’t. Lakers locking in solid role players around whatever the future may hold is fine with me.
— Dan Besbris (@DanBesbris) September 15, 2023
