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All I pray for is no injuries. No injuries. Just development. Go Lakers!
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Honestly not interested RIGHT NOW in Beastbrook NEXT SUMMER.
Of course a lot could change between now and next summer, but right now my focus is on DLo, Ingram, and Clarkson's development, which would take a huge back seat if we brought in Russy. And I'm a huge fan, but this isn't the same as when I was really hoping we grab Kidd years ago, or Garnett a few years before that. Those would have filled holes. Russell wouldn't.
Deng mentoring Ingram
That duke connection
Think I just threw up in my mouth a bit
Brandon Ingram, L.A. Lakers: A-minus
Lakers fans were excited to see the No. 2 pick in action and were immediately rewarded with Ingram hitting a jumper for the Lakers' first points and following it up shortly thereafter with a monster block from the weak side.
While Ingram's stat line (12 points on 5-of-9 shooting, four rebounds) wasn't overwhelming, in some ways I thought he showed more potential than I saw from him at Duke in terms of the ability to create his own shot off the dribble.
D'Angelo Russell, L.A. Lakers: A
As a rookie, Russell had an uneven summer league, struggling with turnovers and his shooting percentage. More confident and experienced a year later, Russell was the best player on the court in the Lakers-Pelicans game. He flirted with a triple-double, finishing with 20 points, 11 rebounds and six assists, albeit also five turnovers.
One interesting wrinkle was the Lakers putting Russell in the post and letting him play with his back to the basket against smaller defenders. Russell hit a turnaround jumper and drew a foul on post-ups, and his passing skills help neutralize bringing help.
Ivica Zubac, L.A. Lakers: B-plus
The Lakers' second-round pick, No. 32 overall, Zubac was a bit of a mystery to everyone but draftniks. His first impression stateside was a positive one.
Zubac showed both the power to back down defenders in the post and the patience to either get a good shot or move the ball. He demonstrated touch out to midrange and looked better than advertised at the defensive end of the court.
Zubac will join the Lakers this season after signing a multi-year contract and the early returns suggest he might be a rotation-caliber player right away.
530 PST actuallySummer league game is on the deuce tonight, gents. 7:30 PST.
http://www.nba.com/games/20160709/PHILAL/gameinfo.htmlLooking again, I think it's 6:30 PST.
My TV listings show 8:30 tonight, and I live in Illinois which is 2 hours ahead of west coast.
Nope.Are Embiid and Jahlil playing tonight?
Summer league game is on the deuce tonight, gents. 7:30 PST.