I rarely put much faith into the false tidings of NBA summer league play, but in the case of Los Angeles Lakers' draft pick Devin Ebanks, I was pleasantly surprised in some aspects of his game.
Most observers feel the Lakers got a steal when Ebanks fell to the latter part of this year's second round, but most of his value was seen in his defensive abilities.
But Ebanks' 15 points per game scoring average and his 45 percent shooting from three point range suggests Ebanks may be more of an accomplished scorer than was once thought.
Granted the level of competition in summer league is far different from anything Ebanks will see during the regular season, but the progress in his offensive game may be a blessing in disguise for the Lakers.
With most of the NBA's attention focused on Tracy McGrady's impending free agency decision, Ebanks may represent a reprieve for the Lakers should they fall short in any attempts to land McGrady.
Ebanks can't match McGrady in the talent or experience category, but he has just as much size, is more athletic at this stage, and he may already be better defensively now than McGrady has ever been.< ...
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