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Lakers News: Robert Sacre Close to Earning Roster Spot

By | October 25, 2012|

Without a pick in the first round of the 2012 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers weren’t expected to make an impact by acquiring rookies. Ultimately, the Lakers selected Darius Johnson-Odom and Robert Sacre with the two picks the team had at their disposal. Neither player was expected to make the roster–even before the Lakers made the deal to bring in Chris Duhon, Earl Clark and Dwight Howard.

With a need for a scoring punch off the bench at a discount price, Johnson-Odom was an intriguing prospect for the Lakers. Unfortunately, it remains doubtful that the Marquette product will make the final roster with one or two cuts left to be made.

Sacre, on the other hand, seems to be the only newcomer the Lakers are leaning towards retaining with high praise from Lakers coach Mike Brown via Dave McMenamin of ESPNLosAngeles.com:

“He’s learning, he’s growing,” Lakers coach Mike Brown said. “He did some good things and he didn’t do some good things. So, it’s both. But I’ll tell you what, the experience that he’s getting now is invaluable for him. He’s got a big body, he’s not afraid, he’s going to play hard, he’s pretty smart for a rookie. But he’s playing with some guys who are helping him out too. They’re helping him look pretty good out there and he’s taking advantage of it.”

There is only one preseason game left for the Lakers, against the Sacramento Kings, in San Diego on Thursday night. Consequently, the window of opportunity is closing quickly for players trying to earn a spot on the final roster.

Sacre is among the players on the hot seat heading into the final preseason game, along with Johnson-Odom and Andrew Goudelock. All players have non-guaranteed contracts and are considered expendable.

There remains a chance that the Lakers will keep two of the three players mentioned above, but the consensus has been that only one will be retained, with Sacre being the clear favorite.

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  • Lakers_824

    i really like him hope he makes the team, hes like another jordan hill but i think he can be a solid big man in this league. 

  • Scotland432000

    CUT EARL

  • http://profile.yahoo.com/Q7ZJEQKURNVKYREFIA6CQ5KJ7I Rasheed

    Nash and Sacre: Pick & Roll…hmmm I like it :)

  • Robert

    Robert Sacre has developed into a solid role player but can he continue to grow and mature as player that depends on how he approaches practice sessions and his work ethic. Jabbar is available for help and will he request Jabbar’s assistance to become a very good center. This depends on him and his attitude. He has the desire to become a good center but is he willing to seek the help from hall famer Kareem Jabbar and Dwight Howard. Players such as Roy Hibbert and Kevin Love were not accomplished players when they were drafted each work on their games. Hibbert seeked help and he was a very raw talent with size but a desire to get better. Can Robert Sacre follow the same process I believe he can and within two years he will be an excellent big man for Lakers.