Lakers vs. Wolves Summer League Game Thread 7/10 (RECAP PG 24!)

[jigga_man]

Watching the game now. First quarter looking good! Loved Russell coming out the gates showing no fear. Not backing down after Lavine came out slinging. Responded real well to him. As a side note Lavine has gone full Gerald Green.

Is there a link with the full game? I missed it.

Not sure about the link but pretty sure TWCSN is rebroadcasting the game at 11am.

I was hoping it was uploaded somewhere as I don't have access to TV. Thanks though.

[Danny Darko]

Guys, this is going to sound like a strange comparison, but Russell is Ricky Rubio with elite shooting. And that is a VERY good player in my books! Not only that, but I was very impressed by Clarkson tonight. I didn't realize how athletic he is. I definitely think he's better at the 2 than the 1.

Ultimately, to me this game came down to experience. Minnesota simply has more of it on it's roster. It sounds weird to say, but they closed with a lineup of four players with NBA experience and Towns. The Lakers had just Clarkson and Black on the floor with NBA experience, if I remember correctly.

Yeah I can dig that. Towns passing caught my eye. I'd say his comparison at worst will be like 'Sheed Wallace minus the headtrips.

[milesfides]

Wolves future just looks enviable. LaVine, Wiggins, and Towns ...hot damn. A trio of future superstars. Great idea of keeping KG around to stay on the young guys and challenge them so they fulfill their potential. Not surprised why KG is so excited. If these guys stick together, they're going to be what OKC would have been had Harden stayed. Just the best collection of elite young talent. They're going to be a force to reckon with.

Clarkson is playing at a different speed than any other Laker. Really needs to work on his three and defense and he'll be a complete player. I see him moving into the top 10 as a shooting guard this year. Reminds me of Monta Ellis in his prime, except taller and more athletic.

Randle was disappointing, still not crashing boards. Just not very active. He's playing like he did as a college kid, I don't see any range or quickness. Trying to straight-line bully his way to the basket. The area where he's comfortable in is going to be occupied by Kobe and Roy Hibbert. He needs to get mobile, he needs to add some three-point shooting and hustle to his game. Move without the ball. Just be more active. I hope he turns it around, because Larry Nance and Tarik Black will steal his minutes (or should). I'm really curious to see how Randle will operate with Hibbert and Kobe.

Speaking of Tarik Black, he's a beast, love his heart and motor and grit, but I want to see a lot more Upshaw, who needs to play his way into shape. Looked pretty good when he found his rhythm. If Upshaw becomes viable, then Roy Hibbert becomes a tradable asset. I like the idea of getting Roy some minutes, re-establishing his value...then getting a star wing player.

Russell looked pretty good. He's got undeniable court vision. Clarkson is so tuned and rip-ready to cut up the lesser competition, it's hurting Russell a bit. I would even sit Clarkson more, just so Russell gets a little more confident trying to control the game. Russell's growth and development should be the Lakers' highest priority.

Haven't seen Brown look good in any of the workout videos or this game. Just doesn't look active. Mitchell actually looks a bit better, more aggressive, and his shot looks good.

I'd like to see a lot more Russell, Mitchell, Brown, Randle, and Upshaw. We already know what we got with Clarkson and Black.

[lakerz12]

Russellmania!

Like wrestle mania, but Russell. Get it..

[Karmaloop]

Guys, this is going to sound like a strange comparison, but Russell is Ricky Rubio with elite shooting. And that is a VERY good player in my books! Not only that, but I was very impressed by Clarkson tonight. I didn't realize how athletic he is. I definitely think he's better at the 2 than the 1.

Ultimately, to me this game came down to experience. Minnesota simply has more of it on it's roster. It sounds weird to say, but they closed with a lineup of four players with NBA experience and Towns. The Lakers had just Clarkson and Black on the floor with NBA experience, if I remember correctly.

That's kind of a big difference. Also, I feel like Rubio's first step is a lot quicker.