Markieff Morris, after being a key player in the Lakers' title run, returned mid-season but had limited playing time. His contributions were primarily off the court, where he acted as a mentor and leader, particularly respect by teammates and LeBron James. With the Lakers facing a gap in veteran leadership since Jared Dudley's departure, Kieff's presence is seen as valuable. As he enters free agency, the consensus is that he should be retained for his experience and role model capabilities, despite his decline in on-court performance.
Kieff's impact was more off the court this season, providing leadership and mentorship, a crucial role the Lakers have lacked since Jared Dudley's retirement.
With the trust and respect of LeBron, Kieff proved to be not just a player's player, but a vital veteran voice for younger teammates like Dalton Knecht.
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