Luke Walton, the recently starting small forward for the Lakers is back out of the lineup with sesamoiditis, an inflamation of two smal bones behind the big toe.
Walton should be out for at least two weeks while former starter Vladimir Radmanovic gets the chance to remind Phil Jackson why he was picked to be the initial starter.
Although Vladimir did not start in last nights game against Portland , he came in following Ariza and scored 16 points in 18 minutes.
It doesn't take a genius to figure out Vlad's role in the starting line-up, he's there to stretch the floor for the 2 bigs and Kobe, but he really needs to display a consistent work ethic while on the floor, particularly on the defensive end. The guy can sometimes show some very tough and energized play and then seem to disappear.
I like that Ariza was the starter in last nights game despite the fact that I think he's a better fit coming off the bench because competetion usually breeds tougher and more determined play.
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