Taurean Prince Becomes Instant Fan Favorite for Lakers with His Remarkable Shot against Dillon Brooks

Lakers sign Taurean Prince and he quickly becomes a fan favorite.

The Los Angeles Lakers have been incredibly active during the NBA free agency period, and General Manager Rob Pelinka has wasted no time in building a deep and talented roster that is poised to compete for an NBA Championship. Despite already assembling a strong rotation, there are still two roster spots available for additional depth.

One of the recent additions to the Lakers' roster is forward Taurean Prince. The Minnesota Timberwolves waived Prince in order to stay under the tax apron, and the Lakers quickly seized the opportunity to sign him using the Bi-Annual Exception. Prince brings much-needed two-way wing depth to the team, perfectly fitting the mold of what the Lakers require.

Prince has wasted no time in endearing himself to Lakers fans. Observant fans on social media noticed that Prince has already joined in on the fun of disliking Dillon Brooks, as he liked a tweet poking fun at Brooks' $80 million contract. Brooks became a favorite target of Lakers fans after he provoked LeBron James, only to have a disastrous playoff series and see his Memphis Grizzlies eliminated in the first round. Despite now playing for a team unlikely to make the playoffs, Brooks remains one of the most disliked players among Lakers fans. Whenever the Rockets face the Lakers, he can expect to be booed relentlessly. Prince is simply getting ahead of the curve by dunking on Brooks on social media.

Prince's positive reception on social media is likely to translate into his on-court performance. While he may not be a superstar, he possesses all the qualities necessary to become a beloved hard-working role player that the Lakers fanbase adores. When playoff time rolls around in May, Prince could be the player who makes a significant impact in a crucial series, while Brooks watches from home.

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