Questions abound in the backcourt, where
Russell, Randle and Clarkson must jell.
There are 5 things to watch in our Summer
League...(What to look for)
#1: How will the Lakers' backcourt look?
#2: Can Randle stay healthy and be dominant?
#3, How will the other rookies develop?
#4, What can Black and Brown do for you?
#5, Will Robert Upshaw prove worthy of yet another chance?
The Lakers are hoping 2014 first-round selection,
Julius Randle can stay healthy and contribute
this season. Since he began recovering from
a season-ending right leg injury, the Lakers have
felt encouraged about his dieting, conditioning
and developed jumper. Coach Scott even shared
that former Lakers Metta World Peace has worked
out at the team's practice facility and observed
that Randle is "Super strong". Granted, the Lakers
have exercised caution with Randle. In fact, he will
be missing the second night of a back-to-back game
against Philadelphia on Saturday. At first it will be
keeping him playing a limited time, but next year
we'll make sure we will be able to start venturing
out a little bit more - Scott is telling us.
Brown wants to become a "3 and D" swing player.
Nance Jr hopes to prove his value as an energy guy.
The Lakers hope to see Black exert his defensive
hustle and rebounding with an emerging jump shot.
Also hopeful would be for Brown to sharpen up his versatility,
though he will miss at least the first 2 games because
of a small laceration on his left eye.
It appeared that the 7-foot-2 Upshaw would become
an NBA lottery pick after setting a school record
at the University of Washington for 85 blocks.
He went undrafted amid concerns after Fresno State
and Washington dismissing him for undisclosed
violations of team rules.This then,would be a gamble.
Well, fans, we shall just have to be content to watch
the proceedings and see how it all works out.
BABS WELLS
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