What the Lakers have done and what they have left to do was a frequent topic of conversations over the first weekend of Summer League.
Defenders of the decision to sign Walker point to last season’s 31.4-% shooting from deep as an anomaly. Scouts have raved about his athleticism and character, though there have been questions about his decision-making on both sides of the ball.
Another league insider pointed to the lack of shooting, in general, in this free-agency class within the team’s price range. Guard Donte DiVincenzo, who has only a slightly better career three-point percentage than Walker, was considered but eventually bypassed because of injury concerns. He signed with the Golden State Warriors for $4.5 million.
Similarly, Juan Toscano-Anderson’s toughness and attitude have tremendous support in league circles, though some worry about diminishing athleticism. Still, as a willing defender, they viewed the signing positively. “I have a little love for Troy,” one scout said. “Knows how to play. Jack-of-all-trades, master of none. Worried about his shooting, but a pretty good [minimum-contract] player. Size, length, plays both ends. I like that move.”
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