Fans of the Los Angeles Lakers will remember Trevor Ariza as a young, energetic forward who made his name as a member of the team in the late 2000s.
He was traded to L.A. in an unheralded deal early in the 2007-08 season. At the time, he possessed athleticism and energy but was undeveloped.
For then-head coach Phil Jackson, Ariza was a wet ball of clay looking to be shaped and molded.
