Share this: Some Los Angeles Lakers fans don’t even know what excites them. The Sacramento Kings communications team exposed how little Lakers fans know about their roster Monday night in a social-media video. The Kings interviewed Lakers fans during the teams’ recent NBA Summer League game in Las Vegas, asking them what they’re expecting from rookies Sean Carter (Jay-Z) and Ned Stark (from “Game of Thrones). Obviously some Lakers fans just want to support their team, regardless of who is, or isn’t, wearing jerseys. But is learning the names of the real Summer League players too much work for those spending a couple of quarters in the stands? Nevertheless, Lakers fans should be more concerned about real rookies like Lonzo Ball, who won
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Lakers Draft Pick Lonzo Ball Named 2017 NBA Summer League MVP
Share this: Lonzo Ball hasn’t yet played a regular-season game for the Los Angeles Lakers, but he’s already got a new addition for his trophy case. Ball was named NBA Summer League MVP on Monday, and also was named to the first team All-Summer League. Ball averaged 16.3 points, 9.7 assists and 7.7 rebounds per game, including four games with 10-plus assists. He certainly performed at a high level, but he didn’t play against De’Aaron Fox and the Sacramento Kings or in Monday night’s championship game. The former UCLA star was the Lakers’ first-round pick (No. 2 overall) in the 2017 draft. He’s the first Lakers player ever to win a Summer League MVP award, and he’s likely to start at point guard when
While You Were Sleeping: Lonzo Ball Posts Another Triple-Double, This Time Weari…
Share this: Lonzo Ball posted his second consecutive triple-double in Summer League, but his footwear once again stole the show. Ball had a breakout performance Wednesday night, going for 36 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists. But the focus shifted to his shoes — Ball ditched his ZO2s for a pair of purple Nikes. Flash-forward to Thursday night, and its another triple-double for Ball. This time, he opted for Adidas. NESN.com’s Rachel Holt has more on what happened in the world of sports while you were sleeping, presented by Bedgear. Thumbnail photo via Stephen R. Sylvanie/USA TODAY Sports Related NESN.com Stories Source link
Sixers’ Jerry Colangelo Reveals Telling Opinion On Lonzo, LaVar Ball
Share this: For better or worse, the full scouting report on Lonzo Ball involves more than just Lonzo Ball. We’re talking, of course, about Ball’s larger-than-life father, LaVar, who can’t seem to get out of his son’s way as he pursues his NBA dream. Case in point: Philadelphia 76ers special adviser Jerry Colangelo was asked Friday for his thoughts on Ball, who reportedly is considering working out for the Sixers ahead of the 2017 NBA Draft. “I think Ball is a terrific prospect and could have an outstanding NBA future,” Colangelo told the “Carlin and Reese” radio show on Philly’s 94 WIP, via ESPN.com. “I think it’s going to be challenging with the people around him, without being specific.” Translation: Ball is a great