he Los Angeles Lakers need Jake LaRavia to show whether he can be the player they hope for. They need him to prove he was worth the contract they offered him in the offseason to bring him to the purple and gold.
Flashes of potential hint at something bigger
He has shown flashes of tremendous potential at times throughout this season. On Friday night, against his former team, the Memphis Grizzlies, he offered a glimpse of just how good he can be.
LaRavia exploded for 21 points, nine rebounds, three assists, two steals, and a block in 37 minutes of action.