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Lakers May Have Finally Found Their Forward of the Future - Newsweek (opens in a new tab)
newsweek.com · 2026-09-01
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Lakers May Have Finally Found Their Forward of the Future - Newsweek
newsweek.com · 2026-09-01
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Claim 1 of 6Not checkedZiaire Williams made his Lakers preseason debut and looked like a player who could become a key piece in the franchise’s future.View evidenceHide evidence
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Claim 2 of 6Not checkedWilliams started in the Lakers’ 127-103 preseason win over the Sacramento Kings and scored 13 points on 4-of-6 shooting, including 3-of-3 from three-point range, plus a steal in just over 20 minutes.View evidenceHide evidence
As stated13 points; 4-of-6 FG; 3-of-3 3PT; 127-103 final score
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Claim 3 of 6Not checkedThe article says Williams could be valuable because of his length, athleticism, perimeter defense, and ability to make open shots alongside Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.View evidenceHide evidence
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Claim 4 of 6Not checkedWilliams said before the season that Doncic and Austin Reaves would be the main primary ball handlers, and that his role would be to play off them, shoot, cut, make plays in transition, and do similar complementary work.View evidenceHide evidence
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Claim 5 of 6Not checkedThe piece notes that Williams is 25, was the No. 10 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, and reportedly added strength this offseason, now being around 215 pounds after previously being listed at 185.View evidenceHide evidence
As stated25 years old; No. 10 pick in 2021; around 215 pounds vs. 185 pounds previously
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Claim 6 of 6Not checkedDespite one encouraging preseason game, the article says Williams still has to prove he can be a dependable two-way forward and consistent floor spacer.View evidenceHide evidence
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PubMed, Europe PMC, Crossref · 15 candidate papers
Assessing the Acute Effects of Accentuated Eccentric Contrast Training on Vertical Jump Using Wireless Dual Force Plates in Young Basketball Players.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026 · PubMed
Relationships Between Isometric Shoulder Strength and Three-Point Shooting Accuracy in Male Basketball Players
Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research · 2026 · PubMed, Europe PMC, Crossref
The effects of resistance band training on strength, vertical jump and sprint performance in young male basketball players: a randomised controlled trial.
2026 · Europe PMC
Effect of Different Individualised Strength Training Approaches to Improve Physical Performance in Male Basketball Players.
Sports (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025 · PubMed
Internal and external PETTLEP imagery training effects on three-point shooting performance in adolescent basketball players
Physical Culture, Recreation and Rehabilitation · 2026 · Crossref
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