Walker Kessler Dominates with 26 Points in Flawless Lakers Debut

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Walker Kessler delivered a dominant Lakers debut, finishing a perfect 12-of-12 from the floor for 26 points in a 127-105 victory against the Warriors. Kessler recorded 10 dunks, the most by a Laker since Shaquille O'Neal in 2003, thriving off playmaking from Luka Dončić. Hall-of-Famer O'Neal dubbed him the best big man in the NBA postgame, while head coach JJ Redick praised Kessler's ability to handle the bright lights of Los Angeles.