When people wonder which players could have, or should have, been picked ahead of Bronny James in the 2024 NBA draft, we only need to look at specific players who are thriving in NBA summer basketball. One such player is playing for the Lakers in summer ball. Blake Hinson clearly looks like a player who is a lot more advanced in his development than Bronny James. That’s not a knock on Bronny, just a basic observation that Hinson is better right now.
LeBron Wire has more on Blake Hinson:
Hinson is an undrafted 6-foot-7, 235-pound guard the Lakers signed to a two-way contract. He made a curious comment when he said he feels he “could be like a Klay Thompson” if he reaches his ceiling.
His one skill is 3-point shooting, and he excelled in that area on Saturday. He went 5-of-7 from that distance, resulting in 17 points in 19 minutes.
The Lakers need more accurate volume 3-point shooters, and if Hinson turns out to be their latest undrafted gem, it would greatly help their chances of going deep in the playoffs this coming season.
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