When Anthony Davis was ruled out indefinitely due to his foot injury, many expected the Los Angeles Lakers to suffer being shorthanded. In a trajectory that could’ve only gotten worse, Thomas Bryant has emerged as a hero for Darvin Ham and the Purple and Gold franchise as they registered their first-ever 5-game winning streak of the 2022-23 season.
Given that there is no Davis, Thomas Bryant has simply not made the Lakers miss their 8-time All-Star as the young stud has impressed game after game. Not only has Thomas scored substantially well, but he has also extended the required supporting hand to LeBron James in the paint, and his exceptional rebounding skills were key in the Lakers’ latest win against the Kings on the road.
This is just why the 38-year-old veteran was quick to hand Thomas Bryant with the flowers he truly deserves in all right.
LeBron James applauds Thomas Bryant
LeBron said, “He’s taking full advantage of his opportunity. He’s a guy that plays really hard, knows how to play, and is probably one of the most skilled big men in the game.”
Now let us talk about the individual brilliance of Thomas Bryant and know just how he has helped the Los Angeles Lakers. The 25-year-old center has averaged 17.2 points and 10.2 rebounds per game, shooting 68.1% from the field, including 55.0% from 3-point range in Anthony Davis’ absence over the last 13 games.
Moreover, he has provided the required support on rebounding, enabling Dennis Schroder and Russell Westbrook to shoot more often against a tight defense.
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