Is Walker Kessler Ready to Have a Major Impact for the Lakers? Plus, Phil Jackson Gets a Statue!

On Tuesday's show, we talked about players like Ziaire Williams, Collin Sexton or Cam Carr who could make a significant difference in how the Lakers finish the season. But none of those guys matter if the frontline dudes -- that's Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler -- don't perform as needed. And while Luka and Austin are more proven commodities in the NBA, Kessler isn't. He's never played in the playoffs, or even for a .500 team. Last year, he barely even played, because the Jazz were in no hurry to get anyone on the floor who might actually help them win games.

But that said, Kessler's impact numbers are undeniable, especially defensively, and there isn't a center on Earth that Luka hasn't made look significantly better. That includes the stiffs, and Kessler is decidedly not one of those.

So how good can he be? Lakers great Robert Horry, speaking at the team's golf tournament last week, thinks the answer is very good.

It's easy to agree, as well.

Meanwhile, Phil Jackson is getting a statute at Star Plaza at LA Live. He's obviously worthy, and one of the last guys you can think of from the organization who clearly merits the honor.

HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky

SEGMENT 1: Walker Kessler needs to be good.

SEGMENT 2: Is Kessler a good bet to perform?

SEGMENT 3: The Lakers are giving Phil a statue.

Photo Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

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