Los Angeles Lakers: Top 5 Plays of the Preseason

Nate Edelman

Finally, the preseason is over and Los Angeles Lakers fans can finally look forward to games that actually matter!

Before Wednesday night’s Season Opener featuring the top two 2015 NBA Draft picks, let’s take a look back to remember the Lakers top five moments in preseason action.

Next: D’Angelo Russell to Julius Randle for the Slam

5. D’Angelo Russell to Julius Randle for the Slam

This sleek pass and dunk from D’Angelo Russell to Julius Randle were the very first points of the preseason.

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Though Russell may have struggled at times during his first eight professional games, Lakers faithful can rest assured that this will be the first of many Russell to Randle assists.

This play highlights exactly what the Los Angeles Lakers expect from their young stars: pin point passing from Russell and power and athleticism from Randle.

Next: Marcelo Huertas Under the Legs Pass to Nick Young

4. Marcelo Huertas Under the Legs Pass to Nick Young

Marcelo Huertas was definitely the most surprising Lakers player this preseason. Similar to Russell, Huertas is guaranteed to provide many highlight plays during the season as Russell’s back up.

Welcome to the Lakers Marcelo!

Next: Julius Randle to Kobe Bryant

3. Julius Randle to Kobe Bryant

Julius “I’ve got handles” Randle?

It’s nice to see him back on the court after missing last year with a season ending leg injury, so plays like this only encourage fans and skeptics alike.

Next: Larry Nance Jr. Posterizes Festus Ezeli

2. Larry Nance Jr. Posterizes Festus Ezeli

Jumpman Jumpman Jumpman! It must have felt good to see Larry Nance Jr. dunk on the defending champion Golden State Warriors.

Hopefully Nance Jr. can continue to provide athleticism and hustle to this young Lakers squad.

Next: Ryan Kelly’s Winning Dunk Against Portland

1. Ryan Kelly’s Winning Dunk Against Portland

Ryan Kelly can dunk too? Should Kelly keep up his recent dunk fest, he may just be in the All-Star dunk competition.

This season should prove to be very exciting for the fans and players alike.

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Nate Edelman

I am an aspiring sports journalist currently studying at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. I've been a Lakers fan since as long as I can remember, and I am looking forward to cover them for Lake Show Life.