After the Chicago Bulls decided to use their amnesty clause on Carlos Boozer this past offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers couldn’t wait to bring the power forward to Southern California.
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Void of a starter at the position Boozer seemed to fill a large need though some question if he still has much left after a 12-year career which seemingly began its decline last season in the Windy City. Carlos Boozer however thinks such talk is premature and is ready to prove those who’ve doubted him wrong.
“People think I got nothing left in the tank,” Boozer said. “But I got a full tank in my tank, and I’m looking forward to proving that.”
Boozer couldn’t have asked for a better situation outside of the Los Angeles Lakers as he’ll be able to not only be a focal point of the offense alongside Kobe Bryant and Jeremy Lin but he’ll also receive a significant amount of floor time thanks to a lack of solid depth.
Waiting in the wings is rookie Julius Randle though the Lakers seem to feel the former Kentucky forward could play some small forward this season so Boozer may not need to worry about losing his job too quickly.
In 28 minutes per game last season, Carlos Boozer averaged 13.7 points and 8.3 rebounds on 45 percent from the field. Solid numbers but a down year by his normal standards. The Los Angeles Lakers are hoping a change of scenery will be all the veteran forward needs to return to form.
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