?If This Man Doesn?t Get Re-Signed??: Amid Speculations of His Exit From Lakers, Fans Dote on the 6?4 NBA Star Weeks After He Joined Kobe Bryant in History Books

The Los Angeles Lakers‘ season unfolded like a captivating drama. Despite a rocky start, the team fought their way to the Western Conference Finals. Although they were ultimately eliminated by the Denver Nuggets, the Lakers discovered something valuable. They have a roster of talented young players who consistently stepped up when the team needed them most. Whether it was Austin Reaves or Rui Hachimura, these rising stars showcased their potential with career-defining performances in the postseason.

However, the future of some of these promising talents hangs in the balance as their contracts with the franchise are set to expire. Among these players, there is one individual who has captured the hearts of the Lakers nation.

A Laker Player Has Got the Fans Attention Weeks After Joining Kobe Bryant

The highly anticipated western conference semifinals between the Golden State Warriors and the Lakers delivered unexpected surprises for the fans. While many were excited for another showdown between Steph Curry and LeBron James, it was the Lakers’ players who stole the spotlight with their captivating performances.

In a pivotal Game 4 against the Warriors, the Lakers struggled to find their scoring rhythm. However, a young talent by the name of Lonnie Walker IV, aged 24, stepped up when it mattered the most. Despite limited playing time, Walker embraced the challenge and displayed his skills. During the fourth quarter, he scored an impressive 15 points, leading the Lakers to overcome a 7-point deficit and secure the victory.

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In achieving this feat, the 24-year-old joined the ranks of Lakers legend Kobe Bryant in the history books. Both Walker and Bryant are recognized for scoring 15 points or more off the bench in the fourth quarter, with Bryant accomplishing this remarkable feat against Utah Jazz during the 1997 NBA postseason. With this, Walker has established himself as a valuable asset to the franchise. Moreover, the Lakers’ fan base is eager for the young guard to be re-signed for the upcoming season. In a recent post on the Lakers’ official Instagram account, Walker’s memorable moments from his first year with the team were showcased as a tribute to his contributions.

Fans React to the Los Angeles Lakers Instagram Post

The young Lakers guard has received an outpouring of love and support from fans except a few. While many are hoping for his return next season, there are also a few who express differing opinions. Let’s take a closer look at some of the reactions from fans.

A fan wants Walker to be back and wants him to play more minutes. He commented, “Bring Lonnie back and give him more playing time”

One fan has requested Walker to stay in LA by commenting, “Please come back laker nation need you”

A fan wants to see Walker aging playing for the Lakers as he commented, “Run it Back ?”

“If this man doesn’t get resigned, I swear. All this hype just for him to leave”

Another fan predicted the young guard’s future in LA by commenting, “he?s probably leaving the team this off-season imma miss him”

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