OK, he's injured and has lost his explosiveness, can't run on fastbreak opportunities (not that he really does anyway), and will not be able to play hard to the basket or defend. Honestly, either Martel or Rudy will do a better job. At least they're healthier and will be able to play full tilt.
After he was announced out of the Laker game at halftime, we took the lead for the first time and held it for the rest of the game. You are right.
