When the Los Angeles Lakers signed guard Scotty Pippen Jr. last summer as an undrafted free agent, it resulted in some intrigue and even a bit of excitement among fans.
After all, he is the son of Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen, a six-time NBA champion and one of the greatest defensive players in league history, not to mention an outstanding open-court performer.
The younger Pippen is a project player, unlike his father, who quickly displayed his potential upon entering the pros. But he has shown some growth since last summer when he received his first taste of the pro ranks during summer league play.