SEASON RECAP

SUMMER LEAGUE FAST FACTS

Record (Pacific Division): 42-40 (second, seveth overall) Statistical leaders: Kobe Bryant (31.6 ppg) Lamar Odom (9.8 rpg) Kobe Bryant (5.4 apg) Summary: Kobe Bryant, the only member left from the Lakers dynasty, single-handedly propelled Los Angeles into the playoffs. Unfortunately, the Lakers fell to the Phoenix Suns in the first round for the second year in a row. However, Bryant captured his second straight scoring title as the Lakers finished the season with a 42-40 record to rank seventh in the Western Conference and second in the Pacific Division. Bryant averaged 31.6 points, 5.7 rebounds and 5.4 assists, while Lamar Odom contributed 15.9, 9.8 and 4.8, despite dealing with the loss of his new-born son. 2007-08 OUTLOOK The Lakers drafted Javaris Crittenton with the 19th pick in the first round of the 2007 NBA Draft. Crittenton brings combo guard ability with his 14.4 points and 5.8 assists per game as a member of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. Crittenton, who has been viewed as a poor man’s Steve Francis, could log huge minutes if he beats out Smush Parker, Jordan Farmar, Sasha Vujacic and Shammond Williams. Maurice Evans has proved he can score when given the opportunity. Therefore, the combo of Evans and Crittenton should help the Lakers make another playoff appearance.

SUMMER PRO LEAGUE: 2nd COACHED BY: Kurt Rambis Overal Record: 3-1 2006: 3-1 1st WIN: 96-69 vs. DAL (July 9, 2006) 2007 Draft: RD1: (19) G Javaris Crittenton RD2: (40) G Sun Yue, (48) C Marc Gasol DID YOU KNOW? *Kobe Bryant lead all scorers with 32.8 points in the playoffs, despite being eliminated in the first round.