The Los Angeles Lakers have been waiting for their first glimpse of their newest rookie sensation, and they finally got it on Wednesday night. Malik Monk scored 20 points in his NBA debut, as the Lakers won 117-110 over the Denver Nuggets.
Malik Monk is a rising star in the NBA. After being drafted by the Lakers, he has been working hard to show that he deserves to be on the team.
Getty Malik Monk is poised to make an impact for the Lakers.
Malik Monk, the new guard for the Los Angeles Lakers, is eager to join the team’s rotation. Monk used social media to send a strong statement that he is ready for great things in Los Angeles after leading the club with 15 points in the Lakers’ first preseason game against the Nets. Monk used the hashtag #FreeLik to repost a message on his Instagram Story, and the Lakers guard added his own comment.
Monk said on Instagram, “Free that guy.”
In his four seasons with the Hornets, Monk only started one game, but Lakers fans are already clamoring for him to start this season. During his tenure in Charlotte, the guard averaged 9.1 points, two rebounds, and 1.8 assists in 17.8 minutes per game.
After the Lakers’ defeat to the Nets, Monk told reporters, “Coming in and doing what I did today, that’s my job and that’s what everyone expects from me, and that’s what I’m going to do.” “So, sure, sir, we discuss it. It’s not necessary to discuss it every day; if you tell me one thing, I’ll understand and know what my job is.”
The ‘Microwave’ Has a New Nickname for Monk
Although Wayne Ellington is the early choice to start at shooting guard, Monk has already made an impression in training camp. Monk was given the moniker “microwave” in recognition of his attacking prowess.
Howard stated of Monk’s game, “I’m just looking forward to watching his success and doing everything I can on the court to make sure he gets those open looks.” “We refer to him as the microwave, because once he hits one shot, it’s game over. He’s already sweltering. As a result, we’ll make certain that his confidence remains high and that we continue to improve. I appreciate what he does to the game and his club, and I’m glad he’s here.”
The Lakers were ‘surprised’ to sign Monk in free agency, according to A.D.
Monk inked a one-year, $1.79 million contract this summer, which may turn out to be one of the best free-agent deals ever. Anthony Davis expressed his astonishment at the Lakers’ ability to acquire Monk.
“To be honest, we’re still shocked we got him,” Davis said in his postgame news conference. ‘He’s a beast of a player. We witnessed what he did in the minutes he was on the field. He had the ability to score on all three levels, play hard, and make the correct reads. As a result, he’ll be a lot of fun to have this [season].”
Frank Vogel, the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, is another guy that admires Monk. The Lakers want to use Monk at both guard spots, according to Vogel.
According to Silver Screen and Roll, “I just think the flexibility offensively of what he brings to the table has been what’s stuck out most with Malik.” “He’s had a fantastic first few days with us, to be honest. He’s a good shooter, but he’s mostly been effective offensively in a variety of ways. His cutting, his mobility without the ball while running the floor, his ability to grab lobs both on the break and in the halfcourt, what he can do off the bounce, and his ability to start offense have all been extremely successful.
“I wouldn’t consider him a full-time point guard, but you can use him to initiate certain moves since he’s comfortable with his hands. So it’s definitely his attacking flexibility that stands out the most.”
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