The interior still has a pivot, but unlike Duncan or Gasol, it's not as crucial. It mainly serves as a connection and transition, handled by David West, Nance Jr., and Zubac—a veteran who gave up $12 million to chase a championship dream, a sophomore, and a rookie.
Thinking of Zubac, Zhang Yang was speechless towards the Magician and Luke Walton. He remembered that initially, Zubac had no place under Luke Walton, then was sold cheaply to the neighboring Clippers by the Magician. While Zubac couldn't even get into the Lakers' rotation, after just one game with the championship-contending Clippers, he became a starter and remained so for many years...
