Power Ranking: Best Lakers summer league players

Much like the gap from the lower tier to the middle tier of players was significant, this one is even bigger. Any of the five remaining players could be invited to training camp (Sacre included, although he’s a guarantee) and I would not be surprised. Each brought a specific skill set (or multiple ones) to each game and each have a career in the NBA as a possibility in the future.

5. Lester Hudson

Hudson is a perfect example of stats not telling you the whole story. Statistically, he’s the second leading scorer for the Lakers, averaged just over 12 points a game while also leading the team in assists and pulling down almost five rebounds a game. But ask anyone who watched the Lakers this summer league and they’ll quickly tell you he has no place on the Lakers next year. As a point guard, Hudson could not initiate the offense, and often resorted to dribbling around aimlessly near mid-court for the majority of the shot clock before forcing up a bad shot. He may find a spot on the end of the bench for some team, but it won’t be for the Lakers.

4. Elias Harris

Early on, it was quite evident that Harris was an energetic player with a knack to be in the right spot at the right time. While he struggled to finish close shots at times and has an inconsistent three point stroke, he did show signs of improvement on a seemingly game-t0-game basis. Harris’ energy and hustle will likely get him a training camp invite, but he’s unlikely to be on the Lakers roster this upcoming season. Nonetheless, he’s expressed his desire to be a Laker, which should make Lakers fans hopefully that he tacks on with the Lakers D-League team so they can keep better eye on him for the future.