The Los Angeles Lakers need a young, versatile guard who can contribute right away, and Anthony Black is shaping up to be that player. The 22-year-old Orlando Magic guard is developing fast, putting together a season that makes him an intriguing target for the purple and gold this summer.
Anthony Black’s breakout season is turning heads
With Orlando unlikely to give him a max extension, Black could be exactly the type of player the Lakers want to add. Through 42 games, he has averaged 15.9 points, 4.1 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting a career-high 46.