Heading into Summer League, the Los Angeles Lakers were adamant Josh Hart would only play once during the California Classic, then appear in just one game in Las Vegas. But the second-year wing was equally as insistent on playing more than planned.
The Lakers front office and coaching staff relented, and Hart has gone on to lead the team to a 6-0 record in Las Vegas and appearance in the Las Vegas Summer League championship game for a second straight year.
Hart’s play has been stellar throughout, but he raised the bar even more in Monday’s semifinals matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers.