The lone player the Los Angeles Lakers acquired this year at the trade deadline was Spencer Dinwiddie, who was acquired via a buyout.

For head coach Darvin Ham and the Lakers, getting Dinwiddie adjusted to the new environment this late in the season has undoubtedly been a process.

However, there’s no disputing that the Lakers have been successful with Dinwiddie on the court, despite the guard’s lacklustre play since joining the team. Even though he only played a limited number of minutes per game and averaged about five points and four assists, his +56 plus-minus during those ten games is the greatest on the Lakers during that span.

Prior to the Lakers’ game on Wednesday night, Ham discussed how to bring Dinwiddie up to speed and gave an explanation of why the team has been so successful when he plays.

Ham remarked, “Spencer is just steady, man.” “He is a really intelligent player who asks all the right questions.” Just another player on the court who can create opportunities for himself or a teammate by spotting second- and third-side actions. On the replay from the last game, he made some really nice passes, and he’s still doing it.

We’re happy with what he is bringing as of right now, but it will grow better. Yes, he will undoubtedly have a few nights when he explodes offensively, but other than that, he has been reliable throughout the process of becoming adjusted, as most elite veterans do. In no way, shape, or form do we want him to be pressed for time. Simply go play basketball outside.

With just a few games remaining in the regular season, it will be intriguing to watch if Ham begins to extend Dinwiddie’s playing time in an effort to thoroughly prepare him for a postseason run.

Though Gabe Vincent might also return in the coming weeks, things could also go the other way and Dinwiddie’s minutes might decrease if he isn’t contributing.