Jaxson Hayes of the Los Angeles Lakers will have pressure off his shoulders in the upcoming season, but that doesn’t mean his team won’t request a lot from him.
Hayes will be a crucial part of LA’s plans, and they want the most from him.
A new video shared by LakeShowYo on X features Hayes on the practice court, putting up a bunch of deep three-pointers.
Hayes looks comfortable and in a good rhythm in the video, which makes all Lakers fans very happy.
What can they expect from him in 2025-26?
Jaxson Hayes turning into a Brook Lopez type player 👀🔥 pic.twitter.com/n2F3unHFdc
— LakeShowYo (@LakeShowYo) August 12, 2025
Last season, Hayes produced 6.8 points and 4.8 rebounds for his Lakers, but it wasn’t a regular year for the 25-year-old center.
That is because he started the season as a backup center.
Most of the frontcourt responsibilities fell on Anthony Davis, but we all know it didn’t stay that way.
When Davis was traded to the Dallas Mavericks for Luka Doncic, Hayes was called upon much more often.
He tried his hardest to step up, but it was a lot for the young player to take on.
It was clear that the Lakers needed a reliable, proven center to run the frontcourt.
This summer, the Lakers were able to sign Deandre Ayton, which means that Hayes won’t have to do as much in the new season.
Still, he will be needed, and the Lakers would love to see him expand his horizons and do even more on the court.
Could shooting three-pointers be part of the improved skill set that he brings to Los Angeles?
There is a big difference between practicing shots in the summer and doing it during the regular season, but Lakers fans are excited to see what Hayes can do when 2025-26 begins.
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