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Los Angeles Lakers are set up to play revolutionary in 2019

By Jason Reed

EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 13: Anthony Davis (R) talks with LeBron James as Davis is introduced as the newest player of the Los Angeles Lakers during a press conference at UCLA Health Training Center on July 13, 2019 in El Segundo, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 13: Anthony Davis (R) talks with LeBron James as Davis is introduced as the newest player of the Los Angeles Lakers during a press conference at UCLA Health Training Center on July 13, 2019 in El Segundo, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) /
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The Los Angeles Lakers’ roster is just about set heading into the next NBA season as the team looks to play a revolutionary style of basketball.

The Los Angeles Lakers were unable to bring in a third superstar in Kawhi Leonard but all in all, the offense was still a massive success for the Lakers.

First and foremost, the team finally got its second superstar in Anthony Davis, who so happens to be one of the best players in the game. The duo alone of Davis and LeBron James is arguably the best in the entire league.

The team then waited out for Kawhi Leonard, who instead signed with the Los Angeles Clippers. With cap space and no third star, the Lakers were successful in bringing in several role players to actually build a somewhat deep roster.

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The biggest signing of all of the role players was DeMarcus Cousins, who signed for a measley $3.5 million. Prior to his Achilles injury, Cousins was one of the best players in the league and arguably the most all-around talented center.

He obviously has not been the same since his injury but the sample size has been small. There is every reason to believe that he can be at least 80 percent of what he once was. And if he is, the Lakers would be set up very nicely to play a revolutionary style of play.

The Lakers’ frontcourt is stacked with LeBron, Daivs and Cousins likely all getting the starting nod. And let us not forget that the team still has Kyle Kuzma, who could be an elite sixth man for the Lakers this season.

What makes this frontcourt so special is the ability to protect the rim and swallow boards while also being able to stretch the floor on the offensive end. Both Boogie and Davis can shoot and have the best teammate possible to help that in LeBron James.

If everything goes as planned, the Lakers could have three massive players in the big court that can not only out-physical the other teams but can also stretch the floor. With James serving as the point forward of sorts, the Lakers are going to be able to make a ton of highlight reels with the talent between Davis and Cousins.

So you have two guys that can stretch the floor, score and rebound with the best of them as well as the best player of the last decade who can also shoot but is more well-known for his ability to guide a team both offensively and in the locker room.

Just imagine the pick and rolls that will go down between LeBron and either Cousins or Daivs. There is the threat of one of them finishing it hard at the basket for an easy two and if that is not the case, then either Cousins or Davis can find separation behind the line and knock down their shots.

It is almost a positionless team except with big men. That is something we have never seen in the NBA and truly can be revolutionary.

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There is always the worry of chemistry or injury but the fact remains that the Los Angeles Lakers have the talent to truly create something special. 2019 may be the first of many in which the Lakers help change basketball like the Warriors previously did.

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