Though the effort to win now should be the top priority, the Lakers shouldn't sacrifice the development of Cameron Carr and Adou Thiero to achieve that goal. Though the Lakers are paying big money for immediate results, the future is as relevant as it's ever been. That's exactly what Carr and Thiero could become if the Lakers not only prioritize their development behind the scenes, but provide them with meaningful minutes. Lakers must balance winning now with developing the future in real timeThe likes of Grimes, Hardy, Sexton, Thybulle, and Williams may very well factor into the Lakers' future rotations. Rather than disregarding Carr and Thiero if they struggle in 2026-27, the Lakers must find ways to keep them consistently involved.