Vanderbilt signed for 48M, they believed he was overpaid, which proves them wrong

Most Lakers fans were expecting to hear the news of the front office extending Jarred Vanderbilt, now that the deal has been signed for four years and 48 million, many believed that GM Rob Pelinka overpaid him.

But Jarred Vanderbilt was one of the reasons why the team improved so much after the trade deadline in the previous season. D'Angelo Russell, Rui Hachimura, and Jarred Vanderbilt were the players that changed the culture, energy, and chemistry of the team.

Vando's defensive game has proved he is worth what the Lakers have paid, and if he's able to improve his corner 3-point shooting, he could become a steal.

A highlight 4-minute reel of Vando defending and making life impossible for players like Devin Booker, Brandon Ingram, Luka Doncic, Steph Curry, and Ja Morant proves that the deal that Pelinka offers is just right.

Jarred Vanderbilt is going to have a coming-off-the-bench role

After being the starting wing, this upcoming season, coach Ham is going to give Jarred Vanderbilt a coming off the bench role under Rui Hachimura who is set to be the new starter.