Tuesday, Patrick Beverly officially introduced as a member of los angeles lakers Continue Transactions involving Talen Horton-Tucker It was reported almost two weeks ago.
However After Beverly has finished speakingDurbin Hamm took the time to chat with the media, with one question being raised around the idea that Beverly and Westbrook could start together. and cautioned “if they play defense”, but noted that there are many talented guards on the team and that they all have the opportunity to compete in whatever role they want. I hinted.
The first and most talked-about guard Hamm mentioned was Kendrick Nunn, who praised him for his recent appearance at the Lakers facility.
“I also saw Kendrick Nunn training great…and[he] being I have been training great since last month. Austin Reeves…which means there are a lot of options for that position…Lonnie Walker, fresh from San Antonio. All Lakers his fans should be thrilled. I think we’ll have a young, fast and hungry ballclub with these knowledgeable veterans who are still playing at a very high level.It would be fun to compete for those jobs.”
Considering Nunn missed all 82 games last season due to a bone contusion in his knee, members of the media immediately wanted to follow up with him and how he was doing. Ham replied:
“He looked great. He’s just doing individual workouts and going crazy in the weight room. It looked great, and it’s also a breath of fresh air from him.We’re going to be a very good team.”
This definitely isn’t the first Nunn update we’ve heard this offseason. late July, He indicated he feels ‘100%’But just a few days later, Jovan Buha athletic showed Nunn has never participated in 5-on-5 training or scrimmagesis sounding alarms across the Lakers fanbase.
Hamm’s focus on “individual training” may mean Nunn hasn’t been in 5-on-5 action yet, but that may not mean much either. Hmm. Nunn, Reeves, and the rest of the Lakers have been seen training at the Lakers’ facility recently via social media, but scrimmage isn’t typically practiced at this time prior to training his camp. .
But put Hamm’s promising quotes aside — and given how last season was for Nunn, those very Promising — the best case for Nunn being ready to go comes from himself. In a tweet, Nunn addressed rumors that his launch process was slower than expected.
If there was any kind of concern with his knee, even if it was just the slightest suspicion, I don’t think Nunn bothered to send the above tweet after missing all of last season.
The type of training camp competition in the guard position that Hamm described is very interesting. Exactly the same and.. Russ is gone.
But Nunn may be looking even better than when the Lakers signed him with the majority of mid-level exceptions in 2021. What Beverly, or any other Lakers guard, can offer. If so, he’ll almost certainly be an important part of this roster if they succeed.
As long as he can actually play.
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