Summer League: the Mac McClung nugget shines, the Lakers are on fire!

The Lakers always seem to be falling for nuggets. Kyle Kuzma, Alex Caruso, Talen Horton-Tucker … What if Mac McClung were added to this list? After his first Summer League match, some fans are already seeing him at this level!

The Lakers have several very talented players in their squad for the Summer League… Joel Ayayi, rather to his advantage for his first start, was an important element in the last NCAA finalist Gonzaga, Devontae Cacok is a great prospect who has already shone in G League… But this Tuesday, one man particularly attracted the light: Mac McClung!

It’s going down in Sactown. #LakersSummer tips off at 5 PM PT. pic.twitter.com/wBRyEJXpEw

– Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) August 3, 2021

The rear explosive freshly released from Texas Tech was particularly awaited by its fans… but also by its detractors who could not even imagine it at this level! And if he is much less imposing than his opponents in terms of build, Mac Attack was not impressed. From his first minutes on the floor he showed a mad desire, and he reassured everyone about his finish near the circle.

Mac McClung getting it done on both ends in his summer league debut 😯 @brhoops pic.twitter.com/izZ7ND9DIO

– Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) August 4, 2021

Relatively little used, with « only » 14 minutes of playing time, Mac McClung was complete with 6 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block, and 1 interception. And Lakers fans did not hesitate to ignite on social networks in the face of this performance, already comparing him to a darling of the Staples Center: Alex Caruso!

Lakers replacing Alex Caruso with Mac McClungpic.twitter.com/IncOsbVprm

– philip (@phrrp) August 4, 2021

The Lakers who replace Alex Caruso with Mac McClung

Mac McClung made a promising start despite a limited playing time… It’s up to him to confirm to honor the comparisons with Alex Caruso!