Walker Kessler welcomes pressure in his Lakers debut
Walker Kessler is well aware of the long, legendary lineage he is joining when he debuts as the Los Angeles Lakers’ starting center. As if that wasn't enough pressure, Kessler is also playing competitive basketball for the first time in nearly a full year after missing nearly all of last season with a shoulder injury.
This clearly is no ordinary opener for Kessler, but the 7-foot-2 center says he’s eager to shoulder the expectations placed upon him when the Lakers host the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night. Kessler began his career with four losing seasons with the Utah Jazz.
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