And just like that, the Lakers’ time at 2021 Las Vegas Summer League is nearing its end. After the league was cancelled in 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year journalists, bloggers and fans were able to enjoy a flurry of games featuring the best in young, up-and-coming talent once again.
Unfortunately, the Lakers were not able to return to the championship game (won in 2017, and lost in 2018), as they will face the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night in a consolation game to conclude their time in Sin City (the Celtics and Kings will play for the championship, but who cares about them).