On Friday, the Los Angeles Lakers embarked further down the road of roster continuity by reportedly giving forward Jarred Vanderbilt a four-year contract extension that will be worth $48 million.
The fourth year of the extension will be a player option, which will help ensure that their new and talented core will be together for at least a couple more years.
Vanderbilt, who arrived in February’s Russell Westbrook trade, was a significant reason why Los Angeles turned things around. His defensive effectiveness and versatility helped the team rank fourth in defensive rating after the All-Star break.
Fans on X, formally known as Twitter, are generally happy that the 6-foot-8 forward will be continuing to wear the Purple and Gold.