For the last few years, the Los Angeles Lakers have lacked any true 3-and-D wings, and it has been a weakness many believed they needed to address in order to win another championship.
While they acquired defensive standout Jarred Vanderbilt in February, he is a poor 3-point shooter. Perhaps Max Christie, a second-round draft pick in 2022 who showed promise in spot duty, will be ready to crack the rotation, but it’s not a certainty.
In response, the Lakers signed 6-foot-6 forward Taurean Prince on Thursday. He is the type of 3-and-D forward they have needed, and he could make a difference come playoff time.
At his introductory press conference, he talked about how the aura and “high standards” of the organization appeal to him.
Taurean Prince expresses the “high standards” he feels playing for the Lakers in hopes it elevates his game. pic.twitter.com/RbVtRZagqT
— Spectrum SportsNet (@SpectrumSN) July 7, 2023
Prince also said he wants to aim to shoot 40% from 3-point range this coming season. He made 38.1% of his attempts from downtown this past season, including 43.2% from the corners and 40.9% on catch-and-shoot treys.
