Mo Bamba, the seven-foot center for the Los Angeles Lakers, has received limited playing time in the playoffs against the Memphis Grizzlies, which has caused frustration among Lakers fans. Despite posting good numbers in the regular season, Bamba has not received significant minutes in the playoffs, leading to questions about why Lakers head coach Darvin Ham is not utilizing him more.
With Anthony Davis on the bench, Ham has often gone with LeBron James at the 5, but this might not be a wise option against the Grizzlies with Jaren Jackson Jr. in the middle. Many believe Bamba's ability to hit from downtown would make Jackson come out and guard him, opening up the lane for the Lakers' other players.
Bamba has not played in the first two games against the Grizzlies, and some Lakers fans have taken to Twitter to advise Ham to adjust his rotations, with many calling for Bamba to be given more playing time. The Lakers will resume the series against the Grizzlies tonight and will need to win both home games to keep home-court advantage. Only time will tell if Ham will give Bamba more playing time as fans have demanded.