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He's a two-way rookie, was able to do what Christian Wood didn't with the Lakers

The Lakers are so deep in their roster that a two-way rookie is shining, even over the backup big Christian Wood

By James Brown

The Lakers are so deep in their roster that a two-way rookie is shining, even over the backup big Christian Wood
The Lakers are so deep in their roster that a two-way rookie is shining, even over the backup big Christian Wood
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The Los Angeles Lakers signed the big center Christian Wood after Anthony Davis requested help in the five position, also Jaxson Hayes was brought to the team's roster.

But after the NBA preseason, there's another center that has shined just on par with what Anthony Davis has been able to do for the team, as the two-way rookie Colin Castleton has left good impressions.

The South Bay Lakers official X account has reported that "The Two-Way rookie, Castleton, ranks 3rd in Total Blocks and 4th in Rebounding for the NBA preseason."

If Castleton continues to improve, he could get some playing time with the Lakers in the NBA. Still, Colin is set to have a key role with the South Bay Lakers in the G League.

Christian Wood has been lacking defensive skills

When the Lakers signed Christian Wood in the offseason, the team knew of his lack of defensive skills, now the preseason has made it evident and concerning after the team was left in evidence with their second unit.


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