Talen Horton-Tucker Has Lakers Fans On Cloud Nine

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Talen Horton-Tucker
Talen Horton-Tucker's 33-point performance had many in utter disbelief.

Coming into this season, everyone knew the Lakers were going to be stacked. With LeBron James and Anthony Davis coming back, the Lakers were good, to begin with, but then they added Montrezl Harrell, Dennis Schroder, and Marc Gasol which ultimately made them even more overpowered. Now, it seems like the Lakers are getting some added production from their young guns, as Talen Horton-Tucker has emerged as the MVP of the preseason.

Last night, THT scored a whopping 33 points against the Clippers, while notching another 10 rebounds and four assists. It was an incredible performance that proved to be an adequate follow-up to his equally impressive showing on Friday night.

With Horton-Tucker displaying such dominant ability, it's clear that he will be in for some increased playing time throughout the season. LeBron James has been helping to mentor THT and after showing out during these last couple of games, it seems inevitable that he will find his way into the Lakers rotation on a more consistent basis.

As for Lakers fans, well, they were absolutely elated about THT's performance and made sure to let their feelings be known on social media. In fact, many fans believe THT is about to get Kyle Kuzma's minutes. If this were to happen, perhaps Kuzma could be traded, as THT takes the reigns.


About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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