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Cameron Carr had some thoughts to share about his ongoing experience in the NBA Summer League after the Los Angeles Lakers' double-overtime win over the Miami Heat on Sunday evening.
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Carr is preparing for the rookie campaign of his NBA career with the Lakers . The New York Knicks originally drafted him 24th overall in the 2026 draft before trading him to Los Angeles on draft night.
Having a chance to impress coaches and earn a spot in the rotation, Carr showed out against Miami defenders. In 31 minutes of action, he finished with a stat line of 26 points, eight rebounds and one assist. He shot 7-of-16 from the field, including 4-of-9 from beyond the arc, and 4-of-5 from the free-throw line. Carr reflected on the performance after the game, saying he's learning lessons on how to grow on the defensive side of the ball.
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"Says a lot about their character. I mean, everybody wants to win. Everybody's competitive, everybody goes out there and plays hard, but that's all you can ask for. If you're gonna make a mistake, at least do it going as hard as you can. They stepped up big time, especially defensively. I'm trying to learn as much from them as I can, because they're big time, they're big-time on defense, man, on both ends. So, I just got to give them the props," Carr said, via reporter Thuc Nhi Nguyen.
How Cameron Carr, Lakers played against Heat
Cameron Carr is off to a strong start in the NBA Summer League. He even got to enjoy leading the Lakers past the Heat in a double-overtime thriller.
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Five players scored in double-digits for Los Angeles in the win, including Carr. Adou Thiero had a solid game with 13 points, three rebounds, three steals, and two assists. Anton Watson came next with 12 points and 10 rebounds, Chris Manon had 12 points and three rebounds, while Zhaire Smith provided 10 points and two rebounds.
The Lakers will look forward to their next Summer League contest in California. They take on the San Antonio Spurs as tip-off is set for July 6 at 7:30 p.m. ET.
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