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Los Angeles Lakers: Three effects of Josh Hart’s great Summer League

ByJason Reed|
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 15: Josh Hart #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives against Nnanna Egwu #52 of the Detroit Pistons during a quarterfinal game of the 2018 NBA Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 15, 2018 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 15: Josh Hart #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives against Nnanna Egwu #52 of the Detroit Pistons during a quarterfinal game of the 2018 NBA Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 15, 2018 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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(Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) – Los Angeles Lakers
(Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) – Los Angeles Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to make it two consecutive Summer League titles off of a dominant performance from second-year guard Josh Hart.

Josh Hartreally came into his own last season with theLos Angeles Lakerswhen starting point guard,Lonzo Ball, missed time with injury. Hart was given more freedom and time on the court and the results were evident. Hart looked like one of the most talented players on the Lakers before fracturing his hand and missing time of his own.

Heading into the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, Hart was one of the most compelling players to watch. Fellow second-year playersKyle Kuzmaand Ball did not participate in the league. The only other players to really watch on the team were rookiesMoritz WagnerandSviatoslav Mykhailiuk.

Both rookies have performed nicely in their first dose of NBA action and have given the fans and coaching staff some great takeaways. However, it has been Hart that has been the star of the summer.

Hart is averaging 24.2 points and 5.2 rebounds per game this summer on 47 percent shooting. In the semi-finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Hart dropped 37 points and nine rebounds to lead LA to a double-overtime victory.

This performance, although the Summer League is not as competitive, cannot be ignored. Thus, here are the three most likely effects of Hart’s great summer.

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