Lakers’ Adam Morrison in the Last Year of His Contract

As reported by the L.A. Times, Lakers’ backup small forward Adam Morrison is entering his fourth year in the NBA and the last year of a contract worth $5.2 million. Thanks to the Lakers’ packed roster, Morrison is the third-string forward behind Luke Walton and newly acquired Laker Ron Artest. After the Lakers practice on Tuesday (Oct. 6) Morrison said, “It’s definitely a big year for me personally, as far as contract years always are.” Along with Shannon Brown, Morrison was acquired from the Charlotte Bobcats last season and played in only eight-regular season games, averaging 1.3 points in 5.5 minutes.

After suffering from a tron anterior cruciate ligament in his left  knee, Morrison didn’t play in the 2007-08 season and now has to prove why Charlotte selected the former Gonzaga star with the third overall pick in the 2006 NBA draft. Lakers’ coach Phil Jackson said of Morrison, “He has shot the ball very well. Liability wise [are his] defense and size at that small forward … [It] still remains an issue perhaps. But he’s really shown that he can shoot the shots and he’s been the best shooter we’ve had so far in camp.” This summer, Morrison played on the Lakers’ summer league in Las Vegas and improved his shot as well as worked out his legs. Remaining optimistic he said Tuesday, “I’m sure they’ll give me a chance. If they don’t, there’ll obviously be some reason I didn’t do what I need to do.”

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Posted in General on October 7, 2009

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