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Los Angeles Lakers vs Brooklyn Nets: 5 players to watch

By Kenneth Teape

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 13: Lonzo Ball #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers stands on the court during a 2017 Summer League game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 13, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Los Angeles won 94-83. 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 Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 13: Lonzo Ball #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers stands on the court during a 2017 Summer League game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 13, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Los Angeles won 94-83. 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 Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /
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Los Angeles Lakers vs Brooklyn Nets: 5 players to watch
LAS VEGAS, NV – JULY 7: Archie Goodwin #10 of the Brooklyn Nets talks with the media after the game against the Atlanta Hawks during the 2017 Las Vegas Summer League on July 7, 2017 at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Archie Goodwin

Archie Goodwin was selected with the 29th pick in the 2013 NBA Draft by the Oklahoma City Thunder. Goodwin never appeared in a game for the Thunder, beginning his career with the Phoenix Suns. Unfortunately for Goodwin, he was unable to gain any traction in Phoenix as he was released after three seasons.

Goodwin was barely seen in the NBA last season before latching on with the Nets for 13 games at the end of the season. Goodwin played pretty well with the Nets and parlayed that into another look this season. So far so good for Goodwin who has been one of the Nets best performers in Las Vegas.

Goodwin is averaging 11.5 points, 4.2 rebounds, 3.0 assists (which is tied for the team lead), and a surprising 1.2 blocks per game. Goodwin is supremely athletic but was very raw coming out of Kentucky. He seems to have finally started putting things together now that he has been in the NBA for four seasons.

Kenny Atkinson is a very good coach for point guards and Goodwin will benefit from working with him. Last season and thus far in the summer, he has looked good.

He will be someone the Lakers will have their hand’s full stopping. He does a little bit of everything as he can get to the rim and create for himself and teammates. Goodwin is very athletic and watching him matchup with Lonzo Ball will be fun.

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