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Los Angeles Lakers vs Portland Trail Blazers: 5 players to watch

By Kenneth Teape

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 16: Brandon Ingram (L) #14 and Lonzo Ball #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers react on the bench as the final seconds tick off the clock in their 108-98 win over the Dallas Mavericks in a semifinal game of the 2017 Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 16, 2017 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. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 16: Brandon Ingram (L) #14 and Lonzo Ball #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers react on the bench as the final seconds tick off the clock in their 108-98 win over the Dallas Mavericks in a semifinal game of the 2017 Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 16, 2017 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. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /
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Los Angeles Lakers vs Portland Trail Blazers: 5 players to watch
LAS VEGAS, NV – JULY 16: Caleb Swanigan #50 of the Portland Trail Blazers shoots a free throw during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies during the Semifinals of the 2017 Las Vegas Summer League on July 16, 2017 at the Thomas & Mack Center 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) /

Caleb Swanigan

The story of Caleb Swanigan’s path to the NBA is one that everyone can appreciate. He had a tough childhood bouncing around foster homes and battling obesity. But, Swanigan worked through his problems and turned himself into a top-flight recruit. He has not stopped working, as he was selected by the Trail Blazers as the 26th overall pick.

Swanigan looks like he has not stopped working on his craft, as he has played very well in Las Vegas. Swanigan is the Trail Blazers’ leading scorer, averaging 14.9 points per game. He has showcased his whole arsenal offensively. Swanigan can hurt you on the block posting up or on the perimeter with a three-point shot.

Arguably more impressive than his scoring is the presence Swanigan has had on the glass. Swanigan is averaging 10.4 rebounds per game, which leads Las Vegas.

The Lakers are going to have their hands full with the versatile Swanigan. Not only will he be tough to slow down offensively, but finding a way to keep him off the glass will be tough, too. Swanigan is the focal point of the Trail Blazers attack, so the Lakers need to find a way to limit him as much as possible.

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