Drew Timm is back with the Lakers

The Blazers’ floor is becoming a favorite playground for the men at the end of the Lakers’ bench. After Nick Smith Jr. in early November, Drew Timme suddenly re-emerged in Portland this weekend with a game-high 21 points.

A chance to shine a light on a former Gonzaga star who went undrafted. Since leaving college, he has spent more time in the G-League than in the Big Leagues. The powerful forward still managed to show himself last year in a little less than ten games, with an average of 12 points.

He then signed a two-way contract with the Lakers last November. Enough to make a few distasteful appearances with the Los Angeles-based franchise, most often during “garbage.” Until this time in Portland, where he was able to use 29 minutes of the game.

And he was able to show off his 3-point prowess (3/4), his physical impact near the rim (9/12 shooting overall), even if he’s not the most athletic, or even his altruism (4 assists). Oregon’s usage is tied to the fact that JJ Redick was stripped of DeAndre Ayton and Jackson Hayes under the circle that night.

Yesterday against the Raptorsboth interiors are back. This did not stop the local coach from re-mobilizing Drew Timme. This one was less successful in 16 minutes, but he brought 3 points (1/4), 3 rebounds and 2 assists, above all +17 when he was in the game.

JJ Redick thought he was phenomenal in Portland

« He was great. He clearly earned his place after his performance the day before, where he was phenomenal. But it’s still a little confusing to see Wanda (Jared Vanderbilt), Drew, (Eyton) and LeBron together: it’s the Big Five. And they did a good job relying on the post play during this sequence, while on the other end we were also able to make some stops and run away », describes the coach.

« I’m glad they trusted me enough to let me play this hybrid role between position three and position four, whatever. It’s really cool that they trust me so much, especially since I haven’t done much for them yet », loves a 25 year oldaware that he is not ” realistic » imagine him scoring 20 points every time.

Rather, his role will be to generate favorable duels near the circle, bring the right balls, play hard and defend. And fit into the rhythm of the Lakers, who have no shortage of offensive profiles. In this regard, the Texan credits his South Bay Lakers coach, Zach Guthrie, for preparing him as well as possible.

« They challenged me to add that to my game, to be more of a creator on the edge. I’ve spent a lot of time there and they hold me accountable, push me and allow me to stay sharp in those moments when I’m called upon. And it’s great that the two teams are so connected “, he says.

Let’s see if these two performances allow him to sustainably establish himself in the California rotation. In any case, he has no doubts about his abilities. ” Ever since I left college, people keep telling me, ‘You can’t do this, you can’t do that, you’re not good enough for this or that.’ It serves as fuel for me. After all, I’m a good player. I believe in myself and my abilities. I believe I can impact the game at any level, anywhere », term-t-il.

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How to read statistics? MJ = matches played; Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / attempt 3 points; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive jump; Tot = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; Points = Points.