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Not sure who else is interested, but with Orlando being pretty Ho-Hum I've been following the team and couldn't find a dedicated Lakeland thread around here...

If you think the G-Leagues are a bunch of scrubs not worthy of your time, that's cool man, keep scrolling

Anyway, It seems that our two way guys do pretty well in the G-League, though we haven't really had anyone break through as an NBA rotation guy last season or this one.

Lakeland have won 4 straight behind some good play from Orlando's fringe rotation guys, and are 7-3 in their last 10.

I won't be updating this OP after each game, but I will post notable occurances and updates in the thread.


Standings & Stats after 32 games: 4th in the East (19-13)

Familiar Faces:


Melvin Frazier Jr
Stat: G-League | NBA
GP: 12 | 13
MPG: 37.3 | 3.6
PPG: 15.5 (.461) | 1.4 (.353)
RPG: 6.1 | 0.3
APG: 2.8 | 0.1


BJ Johnson
Stat: G-League | NBA
GP: 20 | 7
MPG: 35.7 | 6.5
PPG: 23.6 (.458) | 1.9 (.294)
RPG: 5.9 | 0.8
APG: 2.3 | 0.3


Vic Law
Stat: G-League | NBA
GP: 29 | 2
MPG: 35.5 | 1.8
PPG: 19.7 (.497) | 0.0 (.000)
RPG: 8.1 | 0.0
APG: 3.1 | 0.0


Josh Magette
Stat: G-League | NBA
GP: 20 | 8
MPG: 34.5 | 4.8
PPG: 20.6 (.413) | 1.5 (.333)
RPG: 4.4 | 0.8
APG: 10.0 | 0.6


Amile Jefferson
Stat: G-League | NBA
GP: 3 | 17
MPG: 34.0 | 4.3
PPG: 23.7 (.652) | 0.9 (.385)
RPG: 13.0 | 1.3
APG: 2.0 | 0.2

Recent Updates:

Melvin Frazier Jr:
Third player in G-League history to post 20/10 without missing a shot (11/11)


Andrew Rowsey:
Franchise Record 43 points


Josh Magette:

NBA G-League All Time Assist Leaders:
1. Curtis Stinson 2032 (8.0)
2. Josh Magette 1806 (8.9)
3. Will Conroy 1765 (8.7)

TheGlyde wrote:NBA G-League All Time Assist Leaders:
1. Curtis Stinson 2032 (8.0)
2. Josh Magette 1806 (8.9)
3. Will Conroy 1765 (8.7)

I was a big fan of Will Conroy's game; noting he is now an Asst. coach at University of Washington. I think he has all chances to be a good basketball coach. Here is rooting for him in the next stage of his career!


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Thank you for posting. I look forward to learning more about the Lakeland team!

RE: Andrew Rowsey... I love that kid! I worked with him when he was at UNC Asheville. It is great to see his personal success at Marquette after transferring and I love seeing him playing well down in Lakeland.

The kid can absolutely fill it up! One of the best shooters that I have had the chance to work with. I would love it if he ever got a shot, but I just don't see it based on his size and defensive abilities.

BDill012 wrote:RE: Andrew Rowsey... I love that kid! I worked with him when he was at UNC Asheville. It is great to see his personal success at Marquette after transferring and I love seeing him playing well down in Lakeland.

The kid can absolutely fill it up! One of the best shooters that I have had the chance to work with. I would love it if he ever got a shot, but I just don't see it based on his size and defensive abilities.

Agreed. I mean, right now we have;
1) A lack of healthy ballhandlers and guards
2) Some big guards to pair with him and
3) A terrible lack of scorers/shooters team wide

I doubt there would have been a better chance to geta callup than part of the season, but if it hasn't happened by the time DJ comes back I'd say its not happening, unfortunately for him.

Melvin Frazier Jr has scored 70points on 77% FG% in the past 3 games.

Melvin Frazier Jr Sharpening his skills in Lakeland

TheGlyde wrote:Melvin Frazier Jr has scored 70points on 77% FG% in the past 3 games.

Melvin Frazier Jr Sharpening his skills in Lakeland

I like his game, he is not only long and athletic, but he has some nice touch around the rim. With nba defenses packing the paint, its a useful weapon to have. 6'5 with 7'2 wingspan, athletic, nice touch, can shoot some threes, good passer, great defender........ is it too much too ask that he makes our rotation ?

Certainly would have liked to see him get more of a chance at the 3 when Isaac went down (with Gordon at 4) before they signed Clark and traded for Ennis...

BJ Johnson is leading the G-League in scoring, and Josh Magette is leading the G-League in assists.

Both have been named to the Eastern Conference Mid Season G-Leage Teams.

Both struggled to get anything more than mop up minutes here, but around the league we often hear about G-Leaguers who get a call up and make an impact.

Is it a matter of these guys getting cold feet on the big stage? Just not enough of an opportunity? Does Lakeland play a different system?

Jefferson is back with Lakeland.

I really like Frazier and noticed they've been playing him nearly 40 mpg lately. I think he's going to breakout soon.

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