After a knee injury in Las Vegas Summer League delayed his progression, rookie Moe Wagner was in the spotlight during a recent win against the Phoenix Suns. He entered the game during garbage time and scored his first point on a free throw, sending the bench into a frenzied celebration.
Wagner finished with 10 points but later surpassed that to set a new career high by scoring 12 against Washington Wizards, albeit in a loss. Even though Wagner hasn’t been able to crack head head coach Luke Walton’s rotation thanks to the Lakers’ depth up front, the rookie is still revered.