Game 4 of the NBA Finals was a low-scoring, grind-it-out affair, and it called for players other than LeBron James and Anthony Davis to help rescue the Los Angeles Lakers.
Guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope responded to the challenge on Tuesday by putting up 15 points on 6-of-12 shooting from the field.
After the game, James gave respect to Caldwell-Pope and his clutch play.
The Georgia native has, at times, been maligned by Lakers fans. He had a tough campaign last season as he struggled mightily with his shot.
This season, however, he has been largely consistent, especially with his 3-ball.
In Game 4, Caldwell-Pope hit 3-of-8 of his shot attempts from downtown, including one late in the fourth quarter to give L.A. some insurance.
He also had five assists to help his team’s cause.
Championship or no championship, Lakers fans should acknowledge how instrumental Caldwell-Pope has been to the team’s success all season.
It has been around two months now since the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks…
Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was one of the premier players in the NBA…
The NBA is seemingly exploring the idea of establishing its own league on the continent…
New disturbing allegations against disgraced hip-hop artist Sean "Diddy" Combs have recently come to light.…
The Los Angeles Lakers fundamentally altered their roster midway through the 2024-25 regular season. Ahead…
Longtime ESPN media personality Michael Wilbon has seen his colleague Stephen A. Smith get embroiled…