New Lakers center returns to Utah
Lakers center Walker Kessler returned to Salt Lake City to face his former team, the Utah Jazz, in a 132-123 Lakers victory. Kessler struggled offensively in the game but expressed appreciation for his time with the Jazz organization.
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Player movement and returns to former home arenas are significant narratives in professional sports, impacting team chemistry and fan engagement.
Hear this story Los Angeles Lakers center Walker Kessler made his return to Salt Lake City to take on his former team, the Utah Jazz on Sunday, Oct. 25, as the Lakers produced a 132-123 victory at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City.
Kessler had fit in nicely through his first two games for Los Angeles, averaging 24 points, 8.5 rebounds and four blocks. It had been a welcome sight for a franchise in search of a quality big man in recent years.
Here’s how Kessler reacted to his return back to Utah:
After the game against the Jazz, Kessler admitted that the return did impact him a bit.
He finished with just two points after making just one of his two shot attempts in 28 minutes. He had six of his seven total rebounds come on defense.
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