For most of his career, people really didn't take Nick Young seriously. Up to this day, most people still know him for being a meme.
But make no mistake, this guy can flat-out shoot the ball and score in bunches. Young struggled to find his home in the league and didn't find much success with the Los Angeles Clippers. Luckily for him, he broke out as a scorer during one of the Lakers' darkest tenures. He later joined the Warriors and helped them win a ring. Ok, not many Lakers or Clippers fans will ever mention Antawn Jamison's name when talking about their franchise's all-time greats. Even so, his outstanding career in the league grants him a spot on this list.
Prime Jamison was a problem. He was a walking bucket and dominant rebounder that could take the best defenders in the league to school. He spent the final two years of his career in Los Angeles, first with the Lakers and then with the Clippers. Sasha Vujacic didn't exactly hit you as an athletic or fast guy but, contrary to popular belief, he was pretty savvy and could contribute to multiple aspects of the game.
That's what granted him such a long career in the league. Vujacic's golden years came with the Lakers and he even played a part on their back-to-back rings in He went back to Europe before making an NBA comeback with the Clippers in but only played two games. Chris Kaman entered the league as the 6th overall pick in The Clippers trusted him as their big man for the future and he lived up to the expectations, averaging nearly a double-double all seasons and even getting an All-Star nod.
Kaman then struggled to establish himself elsewhere in the league before going back to Los Angeles, this time with the Lakers. However, he was far from his prime and only made 39 appearances for the purple and gold. Jamaal Wilkes is one of Los Angeles's biggest pride. He played for the Warriors during the first three seasons of his career before joining the Lakers. Wilkes played 8 seasons with the Lakers, winning 4 NBA Championships and he was one of the most beloved and respected members of the locker room.
He retired after one season with the Lakers. Most young Lakers fans may not remember him but back in the day, Jim McMillian was a walking bucket.
They landed the no. Anthony Edwards or Deni Avdija, perhaps? Regardless, Minnesota is going to score a ton of points. Malik Beasley is emerging as a nice third wheel; he averaged 21 points on 43 percent from 3 after being acquired.
Rookie wing Jarrett Culver began to find himself offensively before the hiatus, and he appears to have improved his shooting mechanics during offseason workouts. Getting over a tough breakup is supposed to take time, but Zion is the greatest rebound in relationship history.
Lonzo is one of the big reasons they were even in the hunt; he motors their fast-paced offense with his dribble:. Lonzo and Zion are a match made in heaven. Plays on the break make for fun basketball, but winning basketball happens in the half court. After working with Pelicans assistant coach Fred Vinson to revise his shooting form, Ball hit 39 percent of his catch-and-shoot 3s this season.
Catch-and-shoot is feeling normal, but shooting off the bounce and stepbacks is the next step. But his percentages fell off at Disney World, and over the season, he still made only 57 percent of his free throws and 32 percent of his dribble jumpers.
He needs to prove his shot is for real. Beyond his jumper, the next step is developing his ability to score around the rim. Ball shot only 35 percent on drives to the rim, which is subpar and nearly identical to his percentages from his first two seasons, per NBA Advanced Stats.
Ball could stay the same for the rest of his career and be a good player because of his feisty defense, solid spot-up shooting, and dynamic passing. Nance has been used as a small forward, most notably in overtime wins over the Heat and Spurs. In 74 total minutes with the 6-foot-7 Nance at small forward, the Cavs are miraculously outscoring opponents by 29 points per possessions, per PBP Stats.
Bickerstaff said in August on The Mismatch. Big lineup! Bickerstaff and our coaching staff that if you need me to do that, I got you.
Nance did more than defend at a high level, though. He was understandably pigeonholed as a rim-running center as a youngster in Los Angeles because of his bouncy athleticism. But Nance has quietly kept improving outside the paint. Doc Rivers had options at center. Or he could stick with his starter, Zubac, who brings something different with his size and reliable rim protection. He might be unable to switch on perimeter players, but he has value in playoff matchups against bigs like Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, Jazz center Rudy Gobert, and possibly even Davis and the Lakers.
He serves an important role as a pick-and-roll screener for Kawhi Leonard—the Leonard-Zubac combination was actually more potent this season than the once-dominant Lou Williams—Harrell bench duo. About last night! Gang gang on 1 over there! Love them boys. But photographs and memories will create a different lasting image. He tries.
He really does. Opponents might flash by him or leap over him—like LeBron nearly did in the unfortunate image above. Svi is turning into something in Detroit. He drained 40 percent of his 3s, with many of them coming off plays in which he raced around screens then twisted his body like a contortionist to get a shot off. Mykhailiuk hit 41 percent of his 3s in four college seasons at Kansas, so he has a long history of shooting success. One of the players he watches a lot, which should come as no surprise, is Klay Thompson.
Mykhailiuk showed more skills in his four collegiate seasons, and he began to translate them to the NBA in his first season with the Pistons. The Los Angeles Lakers were left scratching their heads Thursday night after blowing a point lead and losing to the Thunder for the second time this season. Anthony Davis , PF. Russell Westbrook , PG. Skip to main content Skip to navigation. Brandon Ogbunu. Offense Defense. Points Per Game. Anthony Davis , PF Russell Westbrook , PG 8.
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