New Laker Joel Berry: 'I want to be in the talks of winning Rookie of the Year'

Posted Aug 1, 2018
With training camp near and four players (Rajon Rondo, Lonzo Ball, Alex Caruso, Isaac Bonga) at point guard, Joel Berry hopes to show the Los Angeles Lakers' front office he’s deserving of a roster spot. HoopsHype caught up with the former UNC national champion and Final Four MOP about joining the Lakers, LeBron James, preparing for the NBA, and more. (Hoops Hype)

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