All Things Lakeland

[TheGlyde]

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)

[drsd]

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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[CZ Eddie]

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

[BDill012]

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.

[TheGlyde]

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.

[TheGlyde]

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

Melvin Frazier Jr Sharpening his skills in Lakeland

[zaymon]

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 ?

[TheGlyde]

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...

[TheGlyde]

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?

[TheGlyde]

Jefferson is back with Lakeland.

[basketballRob]

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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