With training camp for the 2023-24 season just days away, the Los Angeles Lakers are preparing to hit the court for what could be an exciting and very successful season for them. They appear to have a stacked roster, and an 18th NBA championship is a realistic goal for next summer.
To accomplish that goal, a number of players will need to play up to their potential. Forward Jarred Vanderbilt, who was acquired in a February trade last season, quickly emerged as a defensive standout. However, there are a few areas in which he needs to improve in order to help L.A. win it all, and attaining these three goals would make him an ever better player.