Cameron Carr gets candid about NBA development

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David Yapkowitz, ClutchPoints · ClutchPoints

Fri, Jul 17, 2026 ·

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LAS VEGAS – Even with a retooled roster this offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers could still use additional help on the wing. And through six summer league games so far, Lakers rookie Cameron Carr is making a strong cas e to be in the rotation right away at the wing position.

When the Lakers traded up one spot on draft night to select Carr, they couldn't believe their good fortune that he had slipped to No. 24. He was always a presumed first round pick, but the prevailing thought was that he would be gone in the lottery, and certainly not available in the late 20's.

So far, he's been proving them right in that he was a steal of a pick for where he was selected. But despite his strong summer league play for the Lakers to this point, Cameron Carr has stayed grounded as far as where he currently is in his development.

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"Just taking it day by day, game by game and just continuing to learn and be a sponge," Carr said following the Lakers' most recent summer league win against the Chicago Bulls . "I'm not a perfect player, I'm far from it. So anytime someone can help me or give me an advantage, especially my teammates, I'm gonna listen to them."

Coming into Thursday's matchup against the Bulls, Carr had played in a total of five summer league games. Two at the California Classic over 4th of July weekend, and three in Las Vegas. He's averaging 18.2 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.0 blocked shots while shooting 44.9 percent from the field, 35.1 percent from the 3-point line and 66.7 percent from the free-throw line.

His overall shot efficiency was higher at the California Classic, shooting 48.4 percent versus 42.1 in Las Vegas, but his 3-point efficiency has been better at 40.9 percent compared to 26.7. He's been mostly tasked with creating offense for himself, but he's shown the ability to make good reads, even if he doesn't get the final assist, per se.

Take for example, a transition opportunity during the Lakers' game against the Bulls. Carr was the initial ball-handler on the break, and potentially had the inside track at getting to the basket and either finishing or drawing the foul. Instead, he hit Adou Thiero with a pass as the defense rotated to him, and ended up getting the hockey assist as Thiero found Anton Watson for the eventual bucket.

While he acknowledges that, that part of his game is still a work in progress, Carr still feels comfortable being trusted to make plays.

"I feel pretty comfortable. I'm confident in my game. Of course there's areas for me to grow with, slow down with. I still have to take care of the ball, don't turn it over," Carr said. "So it's not perfect. But I do feel comfortable with the ball in my hands and making decisions. I know if I can get my teammates open, I'm gonna do it."

Part of what makes Carr a natural fit with the Lakers' roster , alongside elite playmakers like Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves , is his athletic ability. The Lakers needed wing athletes in the worst way, and Carr's ability to get out in transition and finish lobs was sorely needed.

Carr goes full speed on every possession, but he still wants to show that he can slow the game down as well and not rely solely on his athleticism.

"To slow down and to show that I'm not a rookie. I'm on pace, I can slow down," Carr said. "I'm comfortable with the ball and defensively, no lapses. No lapses. Try to have the least amount of lapses as possible."

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