Walker Kessler welcomes every expectation when Lakers’ next big man makes his purple-and-gold debut
In El Segundo, California, Walker Kessler is set to make his Los Angeles Lakers debut as the team's starting center on Wednesday night. The 7-foot-2 center acknowledges the weight of the towering legacy he is joining, having followed the footsteps of basketball greats such as George Mikan, Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Shaquille O'Neal, Pau Gasol, and Anthony Davis.
Kessler, who has returned to competitive basketball after a year-long shoulder injury, expressed his excitement about returning to the NBA court. The Lakers have invested heavily in Kessler, trading away multiple draft picks to acquire him from the Utah Jazz, and are hopeful he will live up to the expectations of a franchise with a storied history of championships.
Kessler's defensive prowess and two-way contributions are expected to bolster the Lakers' roster, along with the dynamic duo of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
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