Here’s the Los Angeles Times reporting on new Lakers center Roy Hibbert, who may be a bit quicker this upcoming season after reportedly dropping some pounds:
He is more of a practical solution than hailed savior, the latter tag almost certainly bestowed upon LaMarcus Aldridge had he signed with the Lakers in July (it wasn’t close).
Hibbert will try to fix what continually ailed the Lakers last season, an appallingly bad defense that ranked 29th out of 30 in defensive efficiency.
If you tell Hibbert the NBA is phasing out 7-foot centers in favor of 24-foot shooters, he’ll remind you that the Golden State Warriors needed shot-blocker Andrew Bogut to get to the NBA Finals.
On the other hand, Hibbert consulted a nutritionist a few months ago and lost 14 pounds, getting down to 268.
