Adam Morrison will turn 25 on Sunday, but this represents a pivotal point in his career.

"Yeah, it's my contract year," he said. "If I don't perform well, I might not be in the league. It's definitely a big year."

Morrison praised the Lakers for giving him a chance to prove himself.

"A lot of people left me for dead," Morrison said. "A lot of people said I couldn't play. And [the Lakers] gave me a chance to get healthy, and I'll get a chance hopefully to prove I can play."