Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick revealed the main reason the franchise decided to bring in Mark Williams as the team’s new starting center. Following the blockbuster trade between the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks that swapped Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis,

Two of the Lakers' biggest decision-makers talked about the team's trade for center Mark Williams, his fit with Luka Doncic and his potential.

Following the blockbuster Luka Doncic trade, the Los Angeles Lakers had a major hole at center. Rob Pelinka openly discussed that need, but noted that the market for bigs had been pretty dry leading many to wonder whether the Lakers would make another deal.