For the first time this season, 13 of the 14 players Los Angeles under guaranteed contract were available and, against Houston, the most anticipated return of all (Rui Hachimura, Cam Reddish, Jaxson Hayes) was undoubtedly that of the precious Jared Vanderbilt.
Absent since the pre-season due to heel inflammation, the 24-year-old interior player played 14 minutes in the victory against the Rockets, delivering a discreet performance (0 points and 4 rebounds at 0/2) but remembering especially to the good memories of his team, thanks to his work in defense where he lets his activity, his versatility and his athletic qualities speak for themselves.
Extra centimeters welcome
In this sense, the return of Jarred Vanderbilt must notably benefit Anthony Davishis usual friend in the racket of Lakerswho will be able to play in a more liberated manner on the defensive level.
“ Usually, when I go to block a shot, it's often Austin [Reaves] Or [D’Angelo Russell] or someone short who finds themselves holding down someone taller “, detailed thus “AD”. “ Obviously, they're getting outsized, and in this situation it's a matter of size difference. So the fact of finding [Jarred Vanderbilt]who generally defends against the best opposing outside player, çThis allows me to have a guy of at least 2m08 on the rebound if I go against it. It's good that he's here. »
Making Davis' job easier on defense
Good news for Anthony Davis and Los Angeles: Jarred Vanderbilt returns with the desire to relieve the man with whom he formed a quality defensive pair last season.
“ I just want to take some pressure off him. I know he has to cover a lot of positions and make up for a lot of mistakes at the moment “, explains “Vando”, who arrived last February in California from Jazz. “ And I also just want to help him on the rebound, because sometimes I have the feeling that he is alone on the offensive rebound and the defensive rebound. I want to be able to take some pressure off him in that aspect and even in perimeter defense, to allow him to be our anchor near the rim. »
A very strong rotation
If LeBron Jamesin the fog, is delighted to find an almost complete group, because “ more [les Lakers seront] healthy, more [ils pourront] see what [ils sont] capable “, Darvin Ham appreciates having so many options in his rotation.
“ I just think about the athleticism and size we have on our wings, between Taurean [Prince],Cam [Reddish]Max [Christie] and now [Jarred Vanderbilt]which also includes [LeBron James], [Anthony Davis] and Rui [Hachimura] when he plays. We have a plethora of really fast, tall, athletic and technical wingers », Specifies the Los Angeles coach. “ I hate to use the word frustrating, but not having all those guys on the field together, that was the hardest part. [du début de saison]. It will soon be the case, but we have already been able to get a little glimpse of what it will look like. »
| Jared Vanderbilt | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | L.F. | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2018-19 | DEN | 17 | 4 | 47.4 | 0.0 | 60.0 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 1.4 |
| 2019-20 * | All Teams | 11 | 4 | 62.5 | 0.0 | 100.0 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 1.1 |
| 2019-20 * | DEN | 9 | 5 | 71.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 1.1 |
| 2019-20 * | MIN | 2 | 3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 100.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| 2020-21 | MIN | 64 | 18 | 60.6 | 20.0 | 55.9 | 1.8 | 3.9 | 5.8 | 1.2 | 1.9 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 5.4 |
| 2021-22 | MIN | 74 | 25 | 58.7 | 14.3 | 65.6 | 2.9 | 5.5 | 8.4 | 1.3 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 6.9 |
| 2022-23 | UTH | 10 | 25 | 56.1 | 54.5 | 66.7 | 2.2 | 6.0 | 8.2 | 3.1 | 4.0 | 1.5 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 9.0 |
| Total | 176 | 19 | 58.8 | 28.1 | 61.9 | 2.1 | 4.2 | 6.3 | 1.2 | 2.0 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 5.6 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
