As recovery approaches, it’s time for teams to make some big decisions. Some rosters are overflowing, including that of the Lakers. Precisely, the front office has just made a choice that will disappoint some fans.
Rest assured, the preseason is soon over. Serious things can begin, which must be relatively important for the Lakers. So far, Frank Vogel’s men have just chained 5 games … for 5 defeats, the last of which was with the Big 3 (summary here). Average for the Californian team, which must do better.
In addition, you have to play with injuries. Trevor Ariza is forfeited for several months, while Talen Horton-Tucker suffered a similar fate. The staff has just communicated on the subject, in order to know whether the winger will be away for a long time or not.
A young player still cut in Los Angeles
While waiting to dive into the regular season, the front office still has some tough decisions to make, like parting with players. The roster is overflowing, which means that some will be on the market very soon. Unfortunately for the fans, we already know the name of one of them: Mac McCLung.
The Lakers are waiving Mac McClung, sources tell @TheAthletic. McLung will join the Lakers’ G League affiliate, the South Bay Lakers.
– Jovan Buha (@jovanbuha) October 13, 2021
The Lakers cut Mac McClung. He will join the Lakers’ G-League team, the South Bay Lakers.
Yes, McCLung is cut, but you have to see the positive: he will have his chance in the G-League. It will be in addition with the affiliated team of the franchise, which means that if the performances are there, a return to the NBA is not entirely impossible. It will therefore be up to him to do what is necessary, because he was unable to convince in the pre-season.
It must be said that in recent games, McCLung did not play much. Vogel only used it for 2 minutes against the Warriors on Tuesday night, which was a harbinger of the sequel. The new darling would already be found, since LeBron James is absolutely a fan of a youngster from the roster.
It’s cruel, but it’s over for Mac McClung. The full-back needs to keep the confidence, because he’ll have to find a way to bounce back in the G-League, which is largely possible. It’s up to him to make his talent speak, and an opportunity will come back to him.
