On twitter, the Lakers released additional coverage of the 5-on-5 play.
More action from today's workout. https://t.co/yA82bN5PZV
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) September 17, 2014
https://vine.co/v/OWmFmnEtWPn
Among those playing in a 5-on-5 scrimmage right now at the practice facility: Swaggy P, Sacre, Johnson, Kelly, Davis, Randle and Clarkson.
— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) September 16, 2014
In the video, we finally get to see Julius Randle hit a shot from midrange. He looked very comfortable taking the shot, even if he faded slightly. It’s a very positive sign.
Ryan Kelly attacked the basket going baseline, but it looks like Robert Sacre was waiting for him and blocked him at the rim.
Daddy Swag nailed a 3-point shot. He’ll be getting plenty of those looks.
On a more positive note, it looks like training camp started a bit early for the coaching staff. Mike Trudell posted this tweet once the coaching staff was announced.
All were in today working on off./def. sets. RT @Lakers: OFFICIAL: Lakers Announce Coaching Staff. Press Release: http://t.co/mu88Nibsvk
— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) September 16, 2014
Last year, the Laker team had great chemistry on and off-the-floor. Most of the talk was based around the actual play of the Lakers, rather than locker room drama. The unit is getting familiarized with each other every time they scrimmage on the floor. The coaching staff is getting organized for a very serious training camp.
Look for the Lakers to get off to a good start as a unit. The schedule is tough early on, but something tells me the team will gel together more quickly than the rest of the league. Byron Scott has to be happy. This is what building a championship mentality is all about.