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Los Angeles Lakers: Four players with something to prove in Las Vegas Summer League

By Kenneth Teape

EL SEGUNDO, CA - JUNE 07: NBA Prospect Lonzo Ball sits down after a workout with the Los Angeles Lakers at Toyota Sports Center on June 7, 2017 in El Segundo, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
EL SEGUNDO, CA - JUNE 07: NBA Prospect Lonzo Ball sits down after a workout with the Los Angeles Lakers at Toyota Sports Center on June 7, 2017 in El Segundo, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /
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Los Angeles Lakers: Four players with something to prove in Las Vegas Summer League
EL SEGUNDO, CA – JUNE 07: NBA Prospect Lonzo Ball sits down after a workout with the Los Angeles Lakers at Toyota Sports Center on June 7, 2017 in El Segundo, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

The Los Angeles Lakers begin Summer League play tonight. Here are four players with something to prove in Las Vegas.

The Los Angeles Lakers are back in action tonight. The first game of their Las Vegas Summer League schedule kicks off tonight against the rival Los Angeles Clippers.

There has been a lot of talk surrounding the Lakers summer league roster and for good reason. The Lakers roster taking part in Las Vegas is absolutely loaded. In total, there are 14 players on the team and some recognizable names.

All four selections from the 2017 NBA Draft, Lonzo Ball, Kyle Kuzma, Josh Hart, and Thomas Bryant, will be taking part. There are some NBA G-League veterans playing, such as Alec Brown, Alex Caruso, Travis Wear, and Gabe York. Reigning G-League MVP Vander Blue will also be playing for the Lakers.

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Second-year players Brandon Ingram, Ivica Zubac, and David Nwaba will also be in Las Vegas playing. Undrafted free agents P.J. Dozier and Matt Thomas will look to make a name for themselves as well.

All in all, the Lakers have a solid mix of players. The players entering their second year in the NBA will be relied upon for leadership. The youngsters will be getting their first taste of NBA action. The G-League players will be looking to make an impression not only on the Lakers, but all NBA teams as they look to land invites to training camp in the fall.

The Las Vegas Summer League has become a big event in recent years. This year there will be 24 teams taking part, and the Lakers look to be one of the best; they are co-favorites, along with the Phoenix Suns, to take home the Summer League title.

It will not be easy to win the title, but it is a goal of players on the team. To achieve that goal, the Lakers will need some big performances from a few players. Here are four players with something to prove on the Lakers’ summer league squad.

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