Perhaps the most underrated player on the roster this season has been Kendall Marshall, who will remain with the team next season.
A throwback to the pass-first point guards of old, Marshall's endeavors as the facilitator of the offense have been overshadowed by the overwhelming amount of losses the Lakers have accumulated this season. With over 40 losses, the story of the Lakers' mediocrity has rightfully taken precedence over feel-good stories like Marshall's.
Hired out of necessity by a Lakers team that was struck down by an enormous amount of injuries, Marshall was able to come in and keep order in a below-average offense. Don't misunderstand the praise; Marshall is by no means a game changer or an All-Star.
In fact, he would struggle to start on most NBA teams. However, he does bring a lot of skills to the table that would make him a great backup point guard if the Lakers are able to structure their roster better in the following seasons.
Perhaps his two biggest weapons are his ability to shoot the three when open and his ability to orchestrate an offense. While he isn't the best pick-and-roll or drive-and-kick point guard, he knows how to find his teammates in their sweet spots and is always looking to pass the ball rather than score. However, he is also a deadly marksman, making 43.0 percent of his three-point attempts this season.
Although he is no defensive stopper and isn't the most dynamic player, he knows his strengths and executes them really well. He is the perfect type of player who would thrive in a supplementary role off the bench and would have received more praise and recognition for his strengths if the Lakers weren't struggling as much as the...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Los Angeles Lakers
