What happened
Jake LaRavia said his offseason was focused on mental reset and shot work after a second Lakers season that ended with a playoff role drop, including two DNP-CDs in the final two games against Oklahoma City.
Through Thursday’s preseason win over Sacramento, he has averaged 12.7 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.0 assists while hitting 53.8% of his threes, and coach JJ Redick said the changes were only small tweaks that are helping LaRavia shoot with confidence.
If LaRavia keeps shooting well in preseason, he could strengthen his case for a larger bench role, but his exact regular-season rotation spot remains unsettled. The Lakers still only have preseason evidence, so his role and minutes are not yet confirmed.
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Original reporting: Lakers budding star’s ‘summer of reflection’ sparking early promise — Yahoo Sports ↗