Who is the Lakers' newest signing, Shaquille Harrison, & what did he do in the G League?

Los Angeles Lakers guard Shaquille Harrison, one of the most recent signings of the team was named to the 2022-23 NBA G League All-Defensive Team.

Harrison started in 32 games for the South Bay Lakers, averaging 2.1 steals per game which was the third-best mark during the 2022-23 season. Aside from steals, Harrison was also able to make an impact on the glass as he finished with 165 defensive rebounds and 29 blocks. For the year, Harrison averaged a solid 13.6 points, 6.2 rebounds and 8.3 assists with South Bay.

This is the second consecutive year that Harrison was named to the G League All-Defensive Team. His 2021-22 campaign was even more successful as he was also named the NBA G League Defensive Player of the Year.

The guard was signed to the parent team on April 9 in advance of the playoffs. Harrison has appeared in 180 NBA games in six seasons. He has played for the Portland Trail Blazers, Brooklyn Nets, Denver Nuggets, Utah Jazz, Chicago Bulls and the Phoenix Suns.

Are the Lakers favorites over Memphis in the playoffs?

Heading into their round matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies, the Lakers have their work cut out for them as they’ve got to find ways to slow down Desmond Bane, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Morant. The Memphis big 3 is as talented as any in the NBA, though Los Angeles should feel pretty good about their chances as they’ve got a clear advantage in the front court as Steven Adams and Brandon Clarke will be unavailable.