The Los Angeles Lakers are on a three-game winning streak, and it’s partially because of shooting guard Malik Monk. The former Kentucky Wildcats guard signed with the Lakers this offseason and didn’t really find his role within their star-studded roster.
However, following Anthony Davis’ injury, one which will sideline him for several more weeks, the Lakers needed someone to step up. Monk has done just that, and it may save the Lakers season. They’re now 20-19, but they were 17-19 prior to Monk’s dominant stretch.
Monk is averaging 20.7 points per game over his last 6.