Adam Morrison Gets Lucky in Las Vegas

6-foot-8 Lakers forward Adam Morrison may have gotten harsh reviews from critics, but he is proving himself in the NBA Summer League after Lakers General Manager Mitch Kupchak suggested he play. In speaking with the L.A. Times about his rookie season with the Charlotte Bobcats in 2006-07, Morrison said, “I had a lot of criticism after my first year. I remember one website saying I was the worst player in the NBA. All that stuff.” During this summer league Morrison has averaged 20.8 points in four games, scoring 20 points against the Clippers on Monday and 17 on Tuesday against Oklahoma City.

During Monday’s game Kupchak said, “He’s a shot maker … and it looks to me like he’s playing with confidence.” Clippers General Manager and Coach Mike Dunleavy also had good things to say about Morrison: “I think he’s made a good recovery from his knee surgery. He has the ability so score. He’s the main focal point of their [summer] team, but I still think he’s doing a lot of good things that show separation. Potentially, he can create himself a role with the Lakers.” Morrison turns 25 on Sunday and has a lot on the line this summer, admitting to the Times,  “Yeah, it’s my contract year. If I don’t perform well, I might not be in the league. It’s definitely a big year.”

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