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Lakers Season Opener: 5 Things To Watch For

By Keith Rivas

Oct 9, 2016; Ontario, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Julius Randle (30) and forward Nick Young (0) celebrate against the Denver Nuggets at Citizens Business Bank Arena. The Lakers defeated the Nuggest 124-115. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 9, 2016; Ontario, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Julius Randle (30) and forward Nick Young (0) celebrate against the Denver Nuggets at Citizens Business Bank Arena. The Lakers defeated the Nuggest 124-115. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Contributions from Thomas Robinson

Oct 21, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Thomas Robinson (15) reaches for the ball between Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe (2) and center Tyson Chandler (4) during a preseason NBA game at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 21, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Thomas Robinson (15) reaches for the ball between Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe (2) and center Tyson Chandler (4) during a preseason NBA game at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports /

The newest Lakers player could prove to be the most important on opening night.

Former Brooklyn Net Thomas Robinson made the final roster cuts in Los Angeles following the team’s decision not to keep Yi Jianlian or Anthony Brown.

Robinson has played for five other teams besides the Lakers in just four years of action in the NBA.

He averages four points and five rebounds as of last year, but did enough in the pre-season and off-season to impress the coaching staff and front office.

Now he gets to prove himself when the games count.

If Robinson can be effective against the Rockets, there’s hope that he’ll be effective throughout the entire season.

Look for him to try and make another good impression tonight at Staples Center.

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