Cole Swider: Pistons

[two3zone]

I’m so happy for Cole

After the season these guys had as a team it’s nice to see them all get to live out this opportunity. The guys still here can improve on last years record, the guys who left are living out a dream. As nasty as last year was and extremely hard to watch, Jesse is healthy, Mintz is here, Benny came back, two of our players signed two way deals and Jimmy is getting a shot on a national stage.

 

[rrlbees]

Cole Swider shows silky smooth stroke at California Classic

Great basketball was played at the California Classic over the past two days, and Cole Swider definitely had himself two great games. Swider has done a lot for the Lakers’ Summer League team …

lebronwire.usatoday.com

 

[rrlbees]

 

[cliftonparksufan]

I was specifically watching his defense last night. Although we know it was not against the most elite NBA talent, he definitely looked like he belonged out there. Long way to go until rosters are set but he seems to be in a good situation.

 

[jordville]

 

[Arangeman]

Swider signed a 2 year deal which I believe is unusual for a 2-way. In some ways I think the 2 years benefits the team more since they can terminate at any time but have him locked in for an extra year at low cost.

Does show the Lakers value him.

 

[rrlbees]

Lakers and Cole play again at 530p today on NBA TV.

 

[MikeSU02]

Swider signed a 2 year deal which I believe is unusual for a 2-way. In some ways I think the 2 years benefits the team more since they can terminate at any time but have him locked in for an extra year at low cost.

Does show the Lakers value him.

Yeah, I think everyone should have some patience with Cole's road to potentially getting on the NBA roster.

The two year two-way isn't really an ideal contract for a player, but he has one very good skill and has some work to do elsewhere, but he's off to a start that at least gives him a puncher's chance.

But keep in mind his road may be very winding. Rooting for him, though.

 

[Orangezoo]

Yeah, I think everyone should have some patience with Cole's road to potentially getting on the NBA roster.

The two year two-way isn't really an ideal contract for a player, but he has one very good skill and has some work to do elsewhere, but he's off to a start that at least gives him a puncher's chance.

But keep in mind his road may be very winding. Rooting for him, though.

Yeah - if he finishes the summer as he started it then he opened the door faster than expected. That is only the beginning.

 

[rrlbees]

Started off hitting 2-2 FTs

 

[rrlbees]

Lakers are playing a different type of game today. Not much ball movement. A lot of players just putting the ball on the floor and going to the basket. Not Cole’s game. Some real ball hogs tonight. Too many guys don’t know how to drive and kick it out. Cole just made a sweet pass inside for a dunk.

 

[rrlbees]

Last play was indicative. Lakers have the ball for last shot with 3.6 secs remaining. Lakers call TO to set something up. Pass goes into Bass at 3/4 court. He dribbles up, Cole is open on one wing for a quick pass and shot. Bass keeps dribbling straight ahead towards the basket until the clock goes off. No pass no shot. Brilliant. 3-4 times that half Cole was open for kickouts that never came. Didn’t help that Pippen only played 8 mins. Cole took just one shot, a deep 3 in transistion. Looked good but didn’t fall.

 

[rrlbees]

Must be a couple injuries tonight. Huff and McClung haven’t played.

 

[rrlbees]

Bang. With a hand right in his face.

 

[rrlbees]

Finished with 5 pts, 2 rebs, 1 ast, 1 blk. Shot 1-4, 1-2 from 3 and 2-2 from the line.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Finished with 5 pts, 2 rebs, 1 ast, 1 blk. Shot 1-4, 1-2 from 3 and 2-2 from the line.

The up shot of summer league not mattering much is he can have a pedestrian game like this and it doesn't mean much.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[jordville]

 

[rrlbees]

Cole plays again tonight at 10p on ESPN2.

 

[jordville]

 

[Orangezoo]

I like what the two way has done in lieu of adding another couple rounds. Allows for guys to find the right fit and mimics how effective use of UFAs going into camp in the NFL has been and how many careers have launched as a result

 

[rrlbees]

Lakers Summer League: Mac McClung Leaving L.A. To Play For Warriors

Los Angeles Lakers guard Mac McClung has left the Summer League team to play for the Golden State Warriors in Las Vegas.

lakersnation.com

 

[rrlbees]

Damn. First two possessions Cole is bringing the ball up court. On the 2nd one he gives it up, gets it right back, and bang a 3 pointer.

 

[llandz]

He is looking pretty sharp here

 

[rrlbees]

My god. Falling backwards on a deep 3 and bang.