Lakers Play A First Quarter For The Summer League History Books

As Tarik Black darted through the key, Russell flung a beautifully-placed no-look pass to him that ended up sailing out of bounds. His defense is improving slowly, but he still struggles with his on ball PNR defense. Instead of a highlight assist, we got one of Russell’s turnovers. On paper, it was nothing special.

While it can be said that, yes, it’s just Summer League, it’s a huge opportunity for Ndour to impress not just the Knicks but those around the National Basteball Association. Thems the Summer League breaks. The opportunity to watch top prospects pursue their dreams on the court is unlike any other. Both are still feeling out what they can and can’t do, as well as building chemistry with their teams. I like it. The fans are appreciating what I do on the court and I’m just trying to play hard. Porzingis has repeated the refrain about wanting to turn those boos to cheers a few times since the draft.

Fisher was quick to dismiss the customary sloppiness of Summer League. “[Bargnani] is a good player, but I think Zinger’s desire to be great, the work to fight through adversity, his toughness, is what will separate him”.

A year ago the game with Andrew Wiggins versus Jabari Parker drew a huge crowd, but I’ve noticed this season the crowds are relatively packed for all the games. The dream is big but i feel it is within reach, but its gonna take time Lakers fans. Russell epitomized that for me yesterday. He could start alongside Clarkson and Russell in the next game, but we’ll see.

As always, the man can score in the post. Only reason for that being they played Labeyrie nearly 14 minutes, and I, as well as everyone else in the stadium, hate him.

“He stood right up to Okafor and played him”.

If so, it was probably the result of not knowing much about the 19-year-old out of Latvia.

Yet Russell wasn’t the only player who caught my eye. “He doesn”™t look physically overpowering but he plays a strong game.

“There are some tall players who come into the National Basteball Association and aren’t in love with the game”, said Scott Roth, who coached Porzingis the past season at Sevilla. Portis played with an energy and heart that just made everyone else look lazy. “That’s the major stat that really tells you the difference between guys”. And after they struck out again in free agency, the summer league was supposed to offer some sort of hope for Laker hopefuls. I knew the guys were going to be physical and I tried to play the same way.

“I would discredit that, as far as wins and losses”, Julius Randle said. “5:30”. “The 1 o’clock game, the players aren’t even awake yet. That’s the sweet spot”. “He’s doing everything we’re asking of him to do. Like are they going to make a roster?” But the people watching is fantastic.

Fisher and Jackson understand that developing Porzingis – much like building up the Knicks – will take some time.