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At Lakers practice – and wow, it’s good to be back in the gym around actual NBA basketball for the first time in four months… pic.twitter.com/23RLRGHcJA

— Rachel Nichols (@Rachel__Nichols) July 20, 2020

Great to see some Lakers basketball.

Just a few days until the first scrimmage.

Just hope the scrimmage will be televised.

Today is the Strike for Black Lives

Tens of thousands of workers are expected to walk off the job nationwide today in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement, hoping to draw greater attention to income inequality and systemic racism.https://t.co/Xtpc7qRpXu

— Steven Greenhouse (@greenhousenyt) July 20, 2020

Let’s all join in and support our fellow black citizens.

Take a knee at noon in solidarity!

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Here is NBA Draft Junkies’ Rafael Barlowe’s video analysis of Lakers’ rookie Talen Horton-Tucker, who’s spent most of the season playing with the Lakers’ G-League South Bay Lakers but may get some minutes in the upcoming scrimmages and seeding games in Orlando. As usual, Rafael has an excellent grasp of THT’s strengths and weaknesses. Based on what we’ve seen from Talen’s G-League performance, Rafael’s assessment was spot on.

STRENGTHS

• Strong, physically imposing guard with a muscular frame but with light feet, fluidity and agility
• Reportedly has a 7’1″ wingspan
• Advanced shifty ball handler; Very good at changing pace and directions
• Good court vision and feel for the game
• Versatility; Has the unique frame and skill set that allows him to play 1-4
• Has a flare and flash to his game with his ball handling and passing
• Can post smaller guards; Good footwork in the post
• Good rebounder from guard spot
• Defensively versatility
• Love reverse layups and using the rim to avoid shot blockers

WEAKNESSES

• NBA fit. Would thrive in the right situation but could be lost in the wrong situation
• Lacks athleticism, pop, burst and explosion
• Below the rim finisher and misses a lot of layups
• Not an efficient shooter from the field, 3 point line or free throw line
• Tendency to play out of control
• Picks up offensive fouls when trying to bully/over power his way to the rim
• Must add a floater to his game (ex. Jalen Brunson)