Even with Nick Young's brand new hair-do
it appeared that for the ending of last nights'
game, we just could not come through. Poor
Nick got a tad embarrassed when the camera
fell upon him sitting on the bench, (Still another
week probably before he will be able to play).
His knee has been so swollen for him. Anyway,
a bit too much attention, he walked to the lockers.
At least, a C/T revealed he would not be needing
surgery. He is averaging 13.4 points on a career
low 36.6 % shooting. The views between Lakers
coach Byron Scott and guard Jeremy Lin featured
a new element of disagreement, if that seems
possible. Their varying philosophies on offen-
sive systems remain well documented. But after
committing two costly turnovers that both con-
tributed to the Lakers' loss to Golden State
on last Monday, and a subsequent benching,
Lin's miscues became a point of contention
as well. Lin actually offered a "no comment"
when questions were posed to him by media.
He defended what he terms his "high risk,
high reward" style of play. He claims he drives
to the rim and to the basket really hard and
then puts his head down the majority of the
time and realizes one often must take risks.
Scott and Lakers general manager Mitch
Kupchak talked after the Utah game on
whether they would grant Jabari Brown a
second 10-day contract that's expiring.
Brown entered last nights' game averaging
seven points on 60 % shooting and 20
minutes off the bench through 3 games.
In training camp, he posted a combined
5 points, two rebounds and an assist in 22
minutes through four exhibitions. The un-
drafted rookie from the University of Missouri
then averaged a league-leading 24.4 points
per game with the D-Fenders, (The Lakers'
Development League Affiliiate.) Yes, we did
lose last eve's. game against the Utah Jazz
and that makes now 50 lost games for us.
Final score was: 80-73.
Another loss too was the passing of former
Laker player, Jack Halay who died at the
age of 51. He also played for UCLA and on
Monday he lost his life. A moment of silence
was given at last nights' game in memory of
him. He evidently had heart issues. He was
father to 5 sons and will be so missed.
R.I.P. Jack. Our next game will be on Sunday
against the '76'ers playing in Staples, L.A.
BABS WELLS
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