Lakers Nation Podcast: How Donatas Motiejunas Would Fit In Los Angeles

Trevor Lane
1 Min Read
Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

The Lakers Nation Podcast breaks down how former Houston Rockets big man Donatas Motiejunas might fit in Los Angeles. After being impressed with his workout for the club, does it make sense to add Motiejunas to the team?

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There are a number of critical factors that the club has to weight very carefully before deciding to add a player like Motiejunas mid-season, particularly considering the minutes he could potentially steal away from young players like Larry Nance Jr., Tarik Black, and Julius Randle. Still, considering his talent, Motiejunas could be worth the gamble.

Give the LN Podcast a listen for all the pros and cons of a potential deal:

https://bumpers.fm/e/b1i185ck616002pcj1s0

Trevor Lane is a longtime NBA and Los Angeles Lakers fan who had the good fortune to grow up during the glory days of the Showtime Lakers, when Magic Johnson, Kareem-Abdul-Jabbar, James Worthy, and the rest ruled the Great Western Forum. He has written about basketball, soccer, fantasy sports, MMA, and even pro wrestling over the course of his career, but the spectacle that is the Lakers is his true passion. He made the leap into podcasting for Lakers Nation and provides voice-over analysis for our YouTube channel. With a who's who of stars gracing the Lakers lineup over the years, including Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Shaquille O'Neal, Pau Gasol, and many others, the Lakers always provide plenty to talk about. When he isn't writing or recording, Trevor can be found spending time with his wife and daughter or on the sidelines for one of the youth teams he coaches. Outside of the Lakers, Trevor is a supporter of the LA Galaxy, US Soccer, Dallas Cowboys, and Los Angeles Dodgers. Contact: trevor@mediumlargela.com