LOS ANGELES – When the Los Angeles Lakers traveled up north to face off against the Sacramento Kings last Sunday, they lost both Marcus Smart and Gabe Vincent due to injury during the game . As a result, two-way contract rookie Chris Mañon saw his first NBA minutes. Lakers head coach JJ Redick opted to play the rookie in the third quarter, and it may be a sign of things to come at various points this season.

Prior to the Lakers’ game against the Portland Trail Blazers last Monday, JJ Redick admitted that Mañon is a player he does want to try and find opportunities for at times this season.

“I think he has the opportunity to be an elite, on-ball defender. We’ve seen that everyday in the gym. He’s developing as a shooter. He’s surprised me with just his decision-making and ball-handl

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