Walker Kessler has revealed the meaning behind his new number in Los Angeles, and it traces straight back to the summer he spent representing his country.
The big man chose 14 for the Lakers, the same number he wore for the United States at the World Cup.
A number with meaning
"So I chose 14 because it was my USA number at the World Cup."
A dream move
For Kessler, pulling on the Lakers jersey for the first time carried a weight beyond the digits on his back.
"For me to see my name on a Lakers jersey is like a dream. It's surreal. So I'm very grateful and very thankful to be here."
It's an early sign of what the Lakers are getting in their new center: a player who isn't taking the moment for granted.
