Might be the best fit for him if his goal is to win a ring, could end up starting which is important to him. Takes a lotta pressure of Jokic and Murray in the first 3 quarters. Would be surprised if he ended up anywhere else.
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Lakers grab first Vegas Summer League win in nailbiter ending
Lakers grab their first Vegas Summer League win in nailbiter ending https://t.co/76rQlcdL31
— LakerTom (@LakerTom) July 18, 2024
It took a fourth-quarter rally, but the Lakers finally earned their first Summer League win, beating the Atlanta Hawks 87-86 on Wednesday night.
With Dalton Knecht out, Bronny James would be the only center of attention and he delivered his best performance. He ended with 12 points, going 5-11 from the field. Colin Castleton scored 17 points, along with 12 rebounds, six assists and two steals.
Armel Traoré had eight points, one rebound, one assist and two steals and Sean East II pitched in with six points, grabbed five rebounds and dished six assists.
Mohamed Diarra had a nice game off the bench with eight points. Blake Hinson shot 4-10 from behind the arc and ended with 14 points.
In a rarity for this Lakers Summer League team, they jumped to a quick 12-2 lead with Bronny scoring early. He and Castleton took charge and the team seemed incredibly focused. The Hawks were able to answer with an 8-0 run to make it a two-point game.
Hinson, who struggled heavily from behind the arc, caught fire in the quarter with three straight makes. The Hawks maintained the lead into the fourth by nine.
However, the Lakers didn’t fold and cut the deficit down to six. Hinson’s second-half explosion made it a fun back-and-forth between the teams.
Then Bronny tied the game on a 3-pointer with 3:31 left.
L.A. picked up their defense and made the Hawks struggle with their shots. Los Angeles jumped ahead by three with two minutes left and suddenly, Atlanta missed the shots they converted on in the third quarter.
It was a one-point lead for L.A. with seconds remaining when the Hawks stole the ball and failed to get a shot off in time—giving the Lakers their first win of the Summer League.
James, Davis help Team USA cruise to win versus Serbia
LeBron James, Anthony Davis help Team USA cruise to win versus Serbia – Silver Screen and Roll https://t.co/3jvK78jSF0
— LakerTom (@LakerTom) July 18, 2024
Lakers need to add a second big to go with Anthony Davis
If Rob Pelinka does anything this summer, he needs to get a bruising center to play next to and unleash Anthony Davis at both ends of the court.
Watching AD and Bam dominate should send Rob a message if he’s awake. Lakers need second big to go w/AD. https://t.co/DmH0axLuwb
— LakerTom (@LakerTom) July 17, 2024
I don’t know how Rob Pelinka can watch Anthony Davis dominate for Team USA and refuse to go all-in to get LeBron and AD help to compete for another NBA championship.
The Russell Westbrook trade essentially castrated him. No confidence. Afraid to make a move. Lakers are doomed. https://t.co/BtE3541qpB
— LakerTom (@LakerTom) July 17, 2024
Anthony Davis today vs Serbia
Anthony Davis today vs Serbia
7 Points
6 Rebounds
6 Blocks
MONSTER ON THE DEFENSIVE END 🔒
🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/ueNOSiIb7c— Lakers Empire (@LakersEmpire) July 17, 2024
It’s about damn time this man gets the respect he deserves. pic.twitter.com/gZBoLbrJoW
— Lakers Nation (@LakersNation) July 17, 2024
anthony davis showing the world what it looks like when it’s not just him on defense
bro rob go get wendell carter or even kessler bro
— Coach Rome (@Rome_Beast) July 17, 2024
Anthony Davis with THREE straight blocks! Two of them on Nikola Jokic!
START THIS MAN STEVE KERR! He is clearly the best defender and overall player on this team by a mile pic.twitter.com/GsXnyrhuzD
— LakeShow Highlights (@LSH_lakeshow) July 17, 2024