The Lakers have signed some decent players in the wake of LeBron James departure, but one Lakers legend thinks that defense will be the 2026-27 rosters downfall.With the blessing of Luka Doncic, the Lakers went out and signed big man Walker Kessler, who was long rumored to be heading to LAL.On top of that, the team signed Quentin Grimes, Sandro Mamukelashvili, Collin Sexton, Kevon Looney, Ziaire Williams and elite defender Matisse Thybulle.However, former Lakers champion and coach Byron Scott is concerned with the teams defense, given a lack of two-way personnel on the roster.I think some of their moves were really good. And I think the question is youre gonna be able to score, but can you stop anybody? NBA Champions, it hasnt changed in 40 years, Scott told Lakers Nation at the 26th annual Harold & Carole Pump Foundation celebrity dinner. The teams that are normally winning the NBA Championship as usually top five in defensive efficiency as well. Thats still a part of the game theyre gonna have to address and theyre gonna have to try to figure out what players theyre gonna bring in that could help them. Theyre still out there. I dont think the book is totally written and we just gotta wait and see.But some of the moves this summer I think were good. I think the trade with New York to get the kid (Cameron) Carr over here, I think hes a very athletic, young basketball player that could play on both ends of the floor. They gotta find more like that. So its gonna be interesting. But it is an era now where its Lukas team and well see where that goes.There are certainly going to be a lot of things to sort out with the purple and gold this season, on and off the court.READ MORE: Bronny James Hilarious Response to LeBrons Lakers Exit
