The Lakers announced their first-ever Pride Night which will be on Oct. 4 when the Kings visit Staples Center. Members and supporters from the LGBTQ community will be in attendance including former NBA referee Violet Palmer, the first openly gay referee in NBA history, and Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay active player in 2013. Collins will be presented with the "Laces of Unity" award.
With several new players, Magic Johnson said he understands the Lakers might struggle initially, "but eventually we are going to get it, and we are going to be a really good team."
Lakers president of basketball operations Magic Johnson said the adjustments point guard Lonzo Ball has made to his shooting form have him "ready to have a breakout season."
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Magic Johnson has repeatedly deferred questions to how the Lakers will play and utilize the personnel to Luke Walton. But he says he's very happy with the depth and the center position when asked specifically about the five. Magic added that the Lakers have not had a shot blocker like JaVale McGee in a while.
Magic Johnson says the Lakers will look to run a lot with so many ball handlers and LeBron James on the team. Rob Pelinka adds that he wanted "this tram to have engine thrust."
Magic Johnson says the pickup games have been tough, physical and filled with trash-talking and teaching moments from the vets to the younger guys. Magic says LeBron is in mid-season form already. Magic adds that Rajon Rondo has been playing on the squad opposite of James and the two have been going at each other.
Magic Johnson said it was amazing to watch all the Lakers play pickup today in the gym and said LeBron James' leadership skills were on full display. Magic also singled out Rajon Rondo as standing out in today's session.
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| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State | 58 | 24 | .707 | - | L1 |
| LA Clippers | 42 | 40 | .512 | 16 | L4 |
| LA Lakers | 35 | 47 | .427 | 23 | W1 |
| Sacramento | 27 | 55 | .329 | 31 | W1 |
| Phoenix | 21 | 61 | .256 | 37 | W1 |
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(25) | Moritz Wagner | PF | Michigan |
| 2(17) | Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk | SG | Kansas |
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-18 | 35 | 47 | .427 |
| 2016-17 | 26 | 56 | .317 |
| 2015-16 | 17 | 65 | .207 |
| 2014-15 | 21 | 61 | .256 |
