Does Trey Jemison fill a certain archetype for the Lakers?

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Trey Jemison filled the role as backup center for the Lakers in the regular season, giving them an archetype clearly missing from their postseason run.

Following the swift exit from the playoffs at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Lakers find themselves in deep self-reflection. The main blemish in that reflection is the center position, a spot of clear need heading into the summer.

By the conclusion of the series, the Lakers benched their starting center...