He's undoubtedly a much more versatile asset than the aging Derek Fisher, who was dealt to Houston.
Sessions brings some needed punch to the Lakers backcourt and they're expecting him to take this team to much higher levels of play.
For Lakers fans, there's certainly reasons for optimism concerning their new point guard, but there is much to analyze here.
Something to not overlook is that Kobe Bryant has played almost his entire career with Fisher, who has never commanded the ball much on offense.
Fisher's simply taken care of the rock and splashed open threes when necessary.
Sessions is a much different player, as he's a playmaker who won't just bring the ball down the floor, pass to Kobe and then run to the corner.
The question is whether this type of presence in the backcourt will cause Kobe to grow frustrated, or if it will cause him to flourish.
This is where Sessions must wisely handle his new role in Los Angeles.
He must come in and patiently run the Lakers offense. Yes, he should still look to be aggressive, but with Kobe as his backcourt running mate, he can't risk trying to do too much.
What's more, he has two formidable options in the low post in Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum, the types of players he definitely didn't have in Cleveland.
Sessions and Kobe will flourish together if Sessions plays within the realm of L.A.'s philosophy.
What they don't need is a young point guard trying to make a statement, who just ends up creating tension with Kobe and coach Mike Brown.
What would be ideal is if Sessions could average around seven or eight assists per game. This would make it ...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Los Angeles Lakers
