Randle, who at 6-9 has the size of a power forward, played center for the Lakers in their smaller lineups. The Lakers let Randle go in free agency and he signed with the New Orleans Pelicans. His versatility — the ability to defend guards as well as centers — gave the Lakers the ability to switch any of their own players to any player on an opposing team.

Source: Los Angeles Times September 29, 2018 02:44 UTC