With Bryant joining Henry, Jodie Meeks, Nick Young, Steve Blake, Jordan Farmar and eventually Steve Nash as well in the back court, the Lakers will soon have a log jam of wing players.
Playing time for a couple of these players will inevitably get cut, and even, eliminated altogether. However, it's up to Henry to ensure that he isn't one of them.
At 6'6", with a wingspan of nearly seven feet, Henry is an explosive player that is capable of putting up points in bunches. Aside from Young, there isn't a player on the Lakers' second unit that can score in the variety of ways Henry can.
With an ability and willingness to attack the rim, Henry is one of the few players on the Lakers that can create his own shot whenever he wants it. He's also boasting an improved three-point shot so far this year, already taking more threes (22) than he ever has in a season, while knocking them down at a 42.9 percent clip.
Oh, by the way, he's also capable of doing things like this:
So what's the knock on Henry? He has the whole package of size, skill and athleticism and has shown tons of flashes that made him a lottery pick in 2010.
However, that's all they have been. The reason why he isn't even a lock to get minutes when Kobe returns despite such upside and potential is because of his inconsistencies.
Along with some nagging injuries, it's the inconsistent play that have made many call him a draft bust and it's the inconsistent play that led him to join the Lakers in the first place.
But it's the flashes of greatness that make him so tantalizing. Take a look at the video below of his highlights from the Lakers opening night win over the Clippers.
Attacking the basket, beating defen...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Los Angeles Lakers
