Lakers probably starting with 15, mbenga/crawford last in?
Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2008 2:52 am
http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketbal ... 8244.story
All indications are that the Lakers will open the season with 15 players, the maximum allowed by the NBA.
Early in training camp, the Lakers considered carrying 13 players, which would have given the team flexibility to pick up another player or two during the regular season.
But now it appears, based on their play in training camp, that backup center DJ Mbenga has earned a roster spot and that rookie guard Joe Crawford will get the nod over Coby Karl, who made the team last season as an undrafted rookie free agent.