It's an hour before Thursday's game.
Most fans who came early wanted to catch a glimpse of Kobe Bryant. Maybe only a handful notice Julius Randle's dutiful workout with Lakers shooting coach Tracy Murray.
He moves around the perimeter and finds a groove on the right side, about 16 feet from the basket. He makes one, two, three in a row. The lefty doesn't miss until his 10th attempt.
He looks relaxed, as if outside shooting isn't the main thing he needs to improve in his first full NBA season.