On the very eve of their first game of the season, the Lakers are looking set to kick things off without their two exciting young stars. LA hit the practice floor Tuesday for their final tune-up before hosting the Warriors, but guess who was missing? Cameron Carr and Adou Thiero. Head coach JJ Redick confirmed after practice that those two were held out yet again, and honestly, this is becoming a seriously recurring trend heading into the regular season.
The “Maintenance” Excuse Isn’t Cutting It Anymore
Both these guys have been sidelined for games and practice all preseason. You remember Redick’s vibe, right? He acted like there was no real worry that either player would miss the regular season opener, even calling Thiero’s first missed game “maintenance.” Yeah, “maintenance.” But now? In classic Lakers fashion, we’re left with zero clarity about these injuries, and that means a whole lot of uncertainty. The regular season starting means injury reports are about to become the norm, and for LA, Tuesday night’s game is going to be the first real chance for some answers on what’s actually going on with Thiero and Carr.
What LA Is Missing While These Guys Are Out
Let’s not forget what these guys actually showed us when they *were* playing. Thiero was absolutely having a strong preseason before he got sidelined. He was legitimately emerging as someone who could grab some real rotation minutes right at the start of the season. Carr, meanwhile, flashed some serious talent in his limited time, mostly in garbage time minutes, before he suffered a contusion early in the exhibition games. Both of them were electric during Summer League, and they definitely showed glimpses of being able to bring that same energy to the actual season. But whether they’ll even be healthy enough to hit the floor? That’s the million-dollar question right now.
The regular season starts now. We’ll be glued to the reports for Tuesday night, hoping for any actual clarity on what these injuries mean for the Lakers.
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Originally reported by Silver Screen and Roll.
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