Welcome to a new series at FB&G where we will take one player on the Lakers’ roster and discuss one specific skill they possess. Sometimes it will be something very subtle, others it will be more straight forward. We’ll try to shed some light on how this skill can help the team in the coming […]
Julius Randle
Lakers’ Young Players Will Need More than Mentoring from Kobe
When Kobe Bryant has been discussed in relation to the Lakers’ recent draft picks and young talent, the word mentor is one of the first words likely spoken. During summer league, announcers consistently spoke about how much D’Angelo Russell and Julius Randle could learn from Kobe — a process that, for Randle already began last […]
Julius Randle Progressing in Rehab, Training for Summer League Return
Though the Lakers hope to draft a franchise anchor with the 2nd overall draft pick in the upcoming draft, Julius Randle’s return is probably just as important to the fate of the franchise as whichever player is selected later this month. After missing his entire rookie season, Randle is still a question mark, but the […]
Get Well Soon, Julius Randle
It seemed like a perfectly normal play. Isolated on the right wing, Randle looked his man up and down then took off using his quick first step to his right hand with a power dribble. Halfway through his move, he seemed to lose his balance, but still exploded towards the hoop, only to miss the […]
Julius Randle and Misusing Versatility
We honestly know very little about how Julius Randle’s game will translate to the NBA level. Sure, we have our guesses, but that’s all they really are at this point — guesses. What we do know, though, is that Randle seems to possess a more versatile game than he was given credit for coming out […]
Julius Randle’s Skill Game Standing Out
The Lakers are back in action tonight in summer league, facing off against the 76ers in the first round of the “tournament” that has become the second half of the LVSL. And while the results of this game matter — if the Lakers win they advance, if they lose their summer league is over — […]
Julius Randle Will Not Need Surgery, Cleared for Summer League
There are few things certain with the Lakers right now. Whether it’s their coaching search, their pursuit of free agents, or the production their holdover players can provide to next season’s roster this is a team with more questions than answers. One open question, though, has been answered. After being drafted with the 7th overall […]