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Scouting Report! What Does PF/C Sandro Mamukelashvili Bring to the Lakers?
One of the big moves the Lakers made after the big Walker Kessler trade was to wrap up former Raptors PF/C Sandro Mamukelashvili. The Georgian vet has been a darling of the analytics community for a while, but had a breakout year last season, showing chops as a passer, rebounder and energy-bringer. But enough to justify a four year, $52 million contract?
The Lakers hope so.
But is Mamu a power forward? A center? Can he play starters minutes? Can he hold up enough defensively to perhaps even outplay that contract?
And what does Mamu look like on a Luka Doncic-led squad?
To answer all of these…
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