Lakers News: Jaxson Hayes Explains Why Defending Luka Doncic Against Clippers Was Important

Jaxson Hayes was an underrated part of the Los Angeles Lakers’ second-half success during the 2024-25 season as he stepped in to start at center after the team traded Anthony Davis away for Luka Doncic.
Hayes has always been heralded as one of the more athletic bigs in the NBA, and playing alongside Doncic unlocked more of the big man’s potential. While Hayes was eventually phased out of the rotation in the playoffs, it was still good to see him come back in free agency.
So far, Haye