On March 20, Beijing time, the Los Angeles Lakers lost 119-127 to the Wizards, and were tragically reversed by their opponents. Prior to this match, both Thick Brow and Nunn had participated in pre-match training. According to Lakers chronicler Harrison Faigen, Nunn performed well and shot very accurately.
In the preseason, Nunn suffered a right knee bone injury and has been absent since then. As a draft loser, the 26-year-old Nunn had previously played two seasons with the Heat, averaging 15 points, 2.9 rebounds and three assists per game. Nunn plays as a shooting guard on the court and shoots 38% from three-point range!
Last offseason, the Lakers gave Nunn the team's only mid-class contract, signing a two-year, $10.25 million contract. This season, Nunn earns $5 million a year, ranking Fifth on the Lakers behind Westbrook, James, Brow and Tucker.
If it weren't for injuries, Nunn would be in the Lakers' starting lineup. His playing style is very suitable for pairing with Westbrook and James. Nunn's three-point shooting ability is outstanding, which is the main reason why the Lakers signed him with a high salary. Unfortunately, due to an injury in the preseason, Nunn has not yet played.
According to the Lakers, Nunn's injury recovery is good. With only 11 games left in the regular season, Nunn has the possibility of a comeback in the line of fire. Once Nunn is able to make a comeback, the Lakers' three-point shooting ability in the backcourt will be enhanced. He's likely to be the Lakers' s surprise in the playoffs and even the playoffs!