The Los Angeles Lakers took a chance on big man Christian Koloko during the 2024-25 season. Former Lakers center Christian Koloko is stepping up for the HawksWhile Koloko is hitting his stride in Atlanta, Los Angeles is still attempting to figure out what the future of the center position looks like within their own rotation. Even with Anthony Davis in the rotation, the Lakers never truly resolved the woes at center considering he consistently requested to play power forward. Los Angeles signed Deandre Ayton and re-signed Jaxson Hayes, but inconsistency has been a talking point whenever either player is discussed. That isn't to say that Koloko could've resolved the Lakers' issues, but seeing him play quality minutes in Atlanta stings nevertheless.