Winners and Losers from LA Lakers’ Week 3 of NBA Preseason

Despite losing three of their seven exhibition games, the Los Angeles Lakers have had a successful preseason. Establishing roles and working out the kinks in their system, the Lakers have had some surprising young stars rise above the rest. 

Without Kobe Bryant for the entirety of the preseason, the Lakers were able to give each of their young guards a good look and plenty of minutes. Players like Xavier Henry and Jordan Farmar have increased their stock by electrifying the crowd and showing the ability to conform to Mike D'Antoni's offense. 

There is no doubt that the Lakers are still a flawed team. However, with a clearer rotation and a deep pool of ta...

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