After having done without the services of three of his big names in the first preseason game, Frank Vogel should once again preserve 2 stars of the Lakers against the Suns, this Wednesday. A flagship recruit should make his debut!
As exciting as it may seem during the summer, the preseason often offers NBA fans its fair share of frustrations. Eager to see their team back on the court, they generally look forward to finding their favorite stars. However, these are rarely exposed from the first preparatory meetings. The proof, with the current management of Frank Vogel vis-à-vis his group.
Three days ago, the Lakers coach decided to rest LeBron James, Russell Westbrook and Carmelo Anthony for the shock against the Nets. Anthony DavisHe was only entitled to 11 minutes of playing time, all played during the first quarter. This smooth recovery should continue on Wednesday, on the occasion of the unofficial revenge against the Suns, with two major absences still to be deplored on the Angelino side.
Frank Vogel says LeBron James and Russell Westbrook are not playing against the Suns tomorrow. Anthony Davis and Carmelo Anthony are playing. Vogel is planning on resting DeAndre Jordan or Dwight Howard, but hasn’t decided yet.
– Jovan Buha (@jovanbuha) October 5, 2021
Frank Vogel announces that LeBron James and Russell Westbrook will not play against the Suns tomorrow (this Wednesday, note). Anthony Davis and Carmelo Anthony will have playing time. Vogel plans to give DeAndre Jordan or Dwight Howard some rest, but has not yet made up his mind on the matter.
We will obviously have to wait to see Westbrook don the Purple & Gold outfit for the first time in a match!
LeBron and Westbrook saved, 2 returns to note on the Phoenix side
On the other hand, Carmelo Anthony should play his first minutes under his new colors, which will inevitably be worth a look. However, he too will have to wait to take his first steps alongside his great friend LeBron. Finally, AD should be offered more playing time than against Brooklyn, even if the designated replacements of LA will still have the pride of place in this meeting.
Regarding the Suns, Monty Williams will also deal with the absence of a framework player from his roster, none other than Devin Booker. Positive for Covid-19 recently, the back star is still not physically ready to participate in a match. Rested during the first pre-season match, Chris Paul should make his comeback, just like newcomer Jae Crowder!
No LeBron James, Russell Westbrook or Devin Booker, but debuts for Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul: the poster between Lakers and Suns should despite everything be worth the detour!
