The Los Angeles Lakers are anticipating another impressive season for Talen Horton-Tucker.
After re-signing him to a three-year deal in the summer, the Lakers have big plans for him since they paid him over $30 million for the duration of the deal.
Horton-Tucker has gradually gotten more minutes throughout his first two seasons, and this year could be more of the same.
The Lakers, however, do have a lot of competition in the backcourt with many guards vying for minutes and a consistent spot in the rotation.
Horton-Tucker could play the 1 or the 2 spots, maybe some at the 3, which means he’ll be competing with Kendrick Nunn, Malik Monk, Wayne Ellington, Rajon Rondo and Kent Bazemore for minutes; however, Bazemore could be used often at the 3.
Here are three goals for Horton-Tucker to improve his standing on the team:
