The Lakers finally got their first Summer League win of the season, and Cameron Carr was right at the center of it.
Los Angeles edged the Miami Heat, 93-91, on Sunday night in the California Classic after a double-overtime battle that came down to the final moments. Anton Watson finished it off with a tip-in, but the sequence started with a Carr miss that led to the game-winner. The Lakers’ first-round pick from the 2026 NBA Draft finished with 26 points, eight rebounds and one assist, shooting 7-16 from the field and 4-9 from three.
Carr’s night lit up Lakers social media fast. Some fans were all-in on the 21-year-old guard, calling him a potential difference-maker and a steal, while others zeroed in on the shot selection and efficiency. The reaction ranged from “Cam Carr might actually be the next big thing in LA.” to “If such shooting keeps up, he’ll need a GPS to find the rim.”
The praise wasn’t limited to the fan base. After the game, teammate Chris Manon made it clear Carr’s scoring ability has already caught the attention of the locker room.
“That kid can ball for sure. It’s apparent he can score the ball.
He’s super long, so he can shoot over guys. It’s definitely a good weapon to have out there.
If I get in the paint, I’m always trying to find him, look out for him, because I know he’ll let it fly,” said Manon on Carr.
Through two Summer League games, Carr has put up 45 points in a Lakers uniform, including 19 in his debut against the Warriors. He’s also hit 45.0% of his threes, going 9-20 from deep.
The Lakers play again tomorrow night, July 6, against the Spurs, with Carr now drawing plenty of the attention as he tries to keep building momentum.
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