With the Summer League coming to a conclusion and the Lakers roster probably just about what it's gonna be. Might make a minor addition or two, but in all likelihood the Lakers current roster is what we'll see opening night.
Lonzo Ball as well as Kuzma were the stars of Summer League.
Yes it's just Summer League, but I see no reason why their skills won't translate to real basketball. Lonzo just looks like a generational type playmaker and point guard. Kuzma looks like a guy who can be that two way stretch PF the Lakers haven't had since Lamar Odom.
Then you add in the fact that they upgraded by signing Caldwell Pope and acquiring Brook Lopez. Two definite upgrades at those spots. Two legit starters at the SG and C position.
I'm expecting a ten game improvement at least. I expect Lonzo to seriously contend and probably be the favorite to win Rookie of the Year. Kuzma may take Randle's starting spot or at worst...
Depending on your opinion (I saw neither Kentucky vs UCLA game all the way through) It's 2 - 0 Fox or they split 1 to 1 in college. Maybe like a recurring thread, as needed .... similar to how we handle our Doomsday Thread .... we can bump this and discuss after each new game they play. Starting pre-NBA tonight with Summer League 2017 against Sacramento. I think this can be therapeutic in restoring the harmony we encourage on LakersBall .... after all of the negative energy that's been released here since Lonzo was drafted.