VIDEO: Lakers' Zach Norvell Hits Game-Winning 3-Pointer in Summer League Game Against Kings
By Michael Luciano
Apparently the NBA decided there were 60 amateur players better than Gonzaga's Zach Norvell, which led to the former Bulldog signing a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. It didn't take long for Norvell to showcase his worth in the Summer League, as he drained a game-winning three against the Sacramento Kings to lead the Lakers to a 99-97 win.
Zach Norvell with the game winning 3 pointer vs the Sacramento Kings! pic.twitter.com/Pa4aGDehiM
— The Render (@TheRenderNBA) July 3, 2019
This was the Lakers' second win over the Kings in as many days, as Norvell and former UNC-Wilmington star Devontae Cacok led the Lakers to a 100-90 win yesterday.
The @Lakers win 100-90 behind Zach Norvell Jr.'s 20 PTS & 5 REB at California Classic! #NBASummer
— NBA (@NBA) July 3, 2019
Devontae Cacok: 16 PTS, 12 REB
Joe Young: 13 PTS, 7 AST pic.twitter.com/5U25BCxbYT
Norvell averaged 14.9 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 3.1 assists during his last year at Gonzaga while also shooting 37 percent from three point range. A versatile defender with a good shot, it remains a mystery as to why he went undrafted.
Lakers got a steal with undrafted Zach Norvell Jr.
— Matt Murphy (@MattMurph24) July 3, 2019
With the Lakers in salary cap hell if they land Kawhi Leonard, Norvell could make the roster when all is said and done.