Lakers player Jarred Vanderbilt reportedly bought clothes worth $2k, returned it after taking pictures and posting on IG

Jarred Vanderbilt, a player for the Lakers, has come under scrutiny for returning clothes after taking an Instagram picture wearing them.

The Lakers managed to secure a win in Game 1 against the Golden State Warriors, but lost the second game by a large margin.

Despite this, Vanderbilt has done a commendable job in guarding Stephen Curry. In Game 1, Curry had poor shooting numbers and turnovers, and while he improved in Game 2, he only scored 20 points.

However, Klay Thompson's eight 3-pointers and 30 points played a significant role in the Warriors' victory.

At the end of the first quarter, the Lakers had a decent lead and seemed poised to take a 2-0 lead in the series, but Thompson's performance turned the game around.

The Lakers are reportedly planning to bring Vanderbilt back for the 2023-24 season, with a team option for $4.64 million. Vanderbilt has impressed fans and is seen as the team's new Alex Caruso, a player admired for his hard-nosed defense and commitment to the game.

By choosing to keep Vanderbilt, the Lakers avoid a potential disaster and show their dedication to their young core.

Rumors suggest that the Lakers have no interest in Kyrie Irving and want to keep their young core intact. However, anything can happen in the NBA, and a single early playoff exit or pressure from LeBron James could change things.

The fact that the Lakers have reportedly committed to bringing Vanderbilt back shows their seriousness in this regard. Any move for Irving would likely involve a sign-and-trade.