Los Angeles Lakers seven-footer Ivica Zubac stayed after practice on Wednesday, working with consultant Bill Bertka and a couple of members of the coaching staff, nothing out of the ordinary for the 19-year old rookie who’s been working with Bertka on developing that skyhook since he was drafted with the 32nd pick in the 2016 NBA draft.
This time, though, Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak was also watching over, alternating between leaning on the basketball stanchion and teetering with his arms crossed over his chest, overlooking the young prospect as he worked on post drills, skyhooks, free throws and passing from the high post.