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Not that the lack of size is the only large Laker problem going into the summer.

And, addressing another Laker issue, Redick needs to shape up with him.

They lost because Minnesota was stronger in the paint, dominating the Lakers so thoroughly that Wednesday’s game-leading scorer was defensive specialist Rudy Gobert, who had 27 points and 24 rebounds against a defenseless Laker interior.

This, after he paid for parking for many Laker fans on the night of his Lakers debut.

Next up, Game 3, featuring the outmanned Timberwolves against an emerging Laker team that is finally realizing its own strength.