The Butter Spreads: Kendall Marshall’s Rise in Los Angeles

Posted Jan 28, 2014
It may have taken more than a few injuries to the Lakers’ snake-bitten backcourt, but Kendall Marshall has been thrust into the spotlight as the starting point guard of the most storied NBA franchise. Since assuming this role, Marshall is scoring, facilitating, and genuinely looking the part of a competent starting point guard on the offensive end of the floor. (Thrill City)

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