The Los Angeles Lakers will make their NBA preseason debut this Monday against the Sacramento Kings. A good opportunity to not only see the team’s figures again, but also their latest additions. including Mexican Juan Toscanowho, after becoming a champion with the Golden State Warriors, arrives at the Los Angeles franchise with a role and a very clear goal.
“What I’m trying to do is establish myself in the league so people know me as a 3&D player.. This is the year I want to establish myself and help my team win first and foremost, because I am a team player, but personally I want to play well to have longevity in the league.“, he commented JTA in an interview with the media Swish Cultures.
The The 3&D role will be highly valued on the Lakers this seasonconsidering the lack of this type of player in their starting line-up: all indications are that they will start with two low guards like Russell Westbrook and Kendrick Nunnnone is known as a strong indicator, while the small forward will be a Lebron James that at this point in his career he doses his energy largely in his own field.
The Lakers are done with it 10th worst defense last season and signatures like Toscano’s point to strengthen this sector. If he can also contribute as a triple (36% in his career), another area where Darwin Hamm’s men are lacking, so much the better.
“I want a big contract. Three or four years, hopefully with the Lakers. I would love to have longevity in this organization, in this citysays Toscano, who fully understands the level of appeal his new team has.
“I think it’s the biggest platform in the sport, or one of the three biggest. It is one of the biggest brands in the world. The Lakers are like Coca-Cola, like Nike. Everyone knows the Lakers everywhere you go, so I would love to stay here and create a space for myself. create a life here“.
“This is my chance and I will do everything I can to take advantage of it“closed the Mexican, who will try to repeat his good time in Golden State, to a Lakers who need their mold of defensive perimeter and shooter.
