Last Updated on September 28, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
The South Bay Lakers’ 2023-24 season was highlighted by the emergence of several players who would eventually see NBA opportunities, even as the team navigated the constant roster changes that define life in the G League. Scotty Pippen Jr. continued the strong form he had shown the previous year, establishing himself as one of the league’s premier guards before earning a larger role at the next level. South Bay also received significant production from Skylar Mays, Dylan Windler, and Cole Swider, giving the club a reliable offensive foundation throughout the season. As Lakers assignments and two-way movement reshaped the rotation, different players were regularly asked to take on expanded responsibilities. The result was a team that often reflected the broader priorities of the organization, serving as both a competitive group and an important testing ground for players seeking to convert strong G League performances into lasting NBA careers.
Roster
| NO. | PLAYER NAME | POS | HT | WT | DATE OF BIRTH | COLLEGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Jalen Hood-Schifino | PG | 6 ft 5 in | 210 lbs | June 19, 2003 | Indiana |
| 1 | Shaquille Harrison | G | 6 ft 4 in | 195 lbs | October 6, 1993 | Tulsa |
| 2 | Scotty Pippen Jr. | G | 6 ft 2 in | 170 lbs | November 10, 2000 | Vanderbilt |
| 3 | Alex Fudge | F | 6 ft 8 in | 200 lbs | May 6, 2003 | Florida |
| 4 | Quinndary Weatherspoon | SG | 6 ft 3 in | 205 lbs | September 10, 1996 | Mississippi State |
| 5 | Skylar Mays | PG | 6 ft 3 in | 205 lbs | September 5, 1997 | LSU |
| 5 | Joirdon Nicholas | F | 6 ft 9 in | 220 lbs | March 29, 1999 | Texas Southern |
| 6 | Bryce Hamilton | SG | 6 ft 4 in | 205 lbs | November 10, 2000 | UNLV |
| 7 | Louis King | SF | 6 ft 7 in | 205 lbs | April 6, 1999 | Oregon |
| 9 | Joey Calcaterra | SG | 6 ft 3 in | 165 lbs | October 15, 1998 | UConn |
| 10 | Damion Baugh | SG | 6 ft 4 in | 194 lbs | August 3, 2000 | TCU |
| 11 | K.C. Ndefo | F | 6 ft 7 in | 195 lbs | March 1, 2000 | Seton Hall |
| 12 | Jack White | SF | 6 ft 6 in | 225 lbs | August 5, 1997 | Duke |
| 14 | Colin Castleton | PF | 6 ft 10 in | 250 lbs | May 25, 2000 | Florida |
| 16 | Harry Giles | PF | 6 ft 10 in | 240 lbs | April 22, 1998 | Duke |
| 20 | Dylan Windler | SF | 6 ft 7 in | 196 lbs | September 22, 1996 | Belmont |
| 21 | Maxwell Lewis | SF | 6 ft 7 in | 215 lbs | July 27, 2002 | Pepperdine |
| 27 | Vincent Valerio-Bodon | GF | 6 ft 9 in | 200 lbs | May 2, 2001 | — |
| 33 | Jeremy Tyler | PF | 6 ft 10 in | 260 lbs | June 21, 1991 | — |
| 47 | Adam Kunkel | G | 6 ft 4 in | 180 lbs | December 9, 1999 | Xavier |
| 55 | D’Moi Hodge | F | 6 ft 3 in | 188 lbs | December 20, 1998 | Missouri |
Tip-Off Tournament Per Game
| PLAYER NAME | POS | AGE | GP | GS | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TOV | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinndary Weatherspoon | G | 27 | 15 | 7 | 29.8 | 19.1 | 3.5 | 2.5 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 2.2 | 14.5 | 7.0 | .482 | 3.6 | 1.3 | .370 | 2.9 | 2.3 | .773 |
| Scotty Pippen Jr. | G | 23 | 12 | 12 | 30.2 | 21.0 | 4.8 | 6.0 | 2.0 | 0.8 | 3.6 | 14.3 | 7.3 | .506 | 4.1 | 1.6 | .388 | 3.8 | 3.2 | .844 |
| Louis King | F | 24 | 16 | 16 | 31.9 | 15.7 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 1.7 | 12.8 | 6.1 | .473 | 6.4 | 2.3 | .363 | 1.3 | 0.9 | .700 |
| Colin Castleton | C | 23 | 12 | 11 | 29.1 | 18.7 | 11.3 | 3.6 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 2.5 | 12.3 | 7.4 | .601 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3.1 | 2.3 | .757 | |
| Bryce Hamilton | F | 23 | 14 | 9 | 27.9 | 13.2 | 2.9 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 1.1 | 11.5 | 5.2 | .453 | 5.1 | 1.9 | .380 | 0.9 | 0.5 | .583 |
| D’Moi Hodge | G | 24 | 12 | 3 | 23.8 | 12.3 | 3.4 | 1.7 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 1.8 | 10.9 | 4.3 | .397 | 7.7 | 2.3 | .304 | 1.0 | 0.8 | .833 |
| Joirdon Nicholas | F | 24 | 13 | 2 | 17.4 | 8.8 | 5.5 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 6.1 | 4.1 | .671 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.7 | 0.5 | .318 | |
| Damion Baugh | G | 23 | 13 | 0 | 22.7 | 8.2 | 3.5 | 3.2 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 7.5 | 3.3 | .443 | 1.8 | 0.5 | .292 | 1.0 | 0.8 | .769 |
| Shaquille Harrison | G | 30 | 9 | 4 | 31.4 | 10.3 | 7.0 | 7.9 | 1.9 | 0.3 | 3.8 | 8.0 | 3.4 | .431 | 2.3 | 0.8 | .333 | 2.3 | 1.6 | .667 |
| Jack White | F | 26 | 7 | 6 | 23.7 | 11.0 | 6.9 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 9.7 | 4.4 | .456 | 3.3 | 0.7 | .217 | 1.6 | 1.0 | .636 |
| Alex Fudge | F | 20 | 6 | 3 | 21.7 | 8.8 | 4.5 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 7.2 | 3.5 | .488 | 1.5 | 0.5 | .333 | 1.0 | 0.7 | .667 |
| Vincent Valerio-Bodon | F | 22 | 10 | 0 | 16.5 | 5.1 | 2.7 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 3.6 | 1.8 | .500 | 2.2 | 0.9 | .409 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 1.000 |
| Joey Calcaterra | G | 25 | 5 | 0 | 10.2 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 3.8 | 0.8 | .211 | 2.0 | 0.4 | .200 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 1.000 |
| Gabe Levin | F | 29 | 1 | 1 | 14.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 5.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.000 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Regular Season Per Game
| PLAYER NAME | POS | AGE | GP | GS | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TOV | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Hood-Schifino | G | 23 | 15 | 15 | 35.4 | 22.0 | 4.7 | 5.3 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 3.3 | 14.9 | 7.1 | .473 | 5.4 | 2.3 | .432 | 4.3 | 3.5 | .800 |
| Bryce Hamilton | G | 25 | 34 | 14 | 30.6 | 18.0 | 4.1 | 2.0 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | 14.6 | 6.7 | .458 | 6.1 | 2.2 | .367 | 2.1 | 1.5 | .699 |
| Shaquille Harrison | G | 32 | 34 | 31 | 34.1 | 15.1 | 5.7 | 6.3 | 2.9 | 0.7 | 2.9 | 11.1 | 5.8 | .520 | 3.0 | 1.0 | .333 | 2.4 | 1.6 | .663 |
| Maxwell Lewis | F | 24 | 25 | 25 | 28.7 | 14.9 | 4.8 | 2.0 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 2.0 | 12.9 | 5.4 | .422 | 5.3 | 1.9 | .356 | 1.3 | 1.2 | .879 |
| Quinndary Weatherspoon | G | 30 | 12 | 0 | 22.8 | 14.8 | 2.9 | 2.0 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 2.2 | 10.4 | 5.3 | .504 | 3.3 | 1.3 | .375 | 2.4 | 1.8 | .759 |
| Louis King | F | 27 | 18 | 18 | 28.7 | 14.6 | 4.8 | 2.7 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | 12.7 | 5.6 | .437 | 6.0 | 1.8 | .296 | 1.5 | 1.2 | .778 |
| Colin Castleton | C | 26 | 12 | 12 | 28.7 | 14.1 | 9.7 | 2.7 | 1.0 | 1.6 | 2.0 | 9.8 | 5.3 | .538 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 1.000 | 2.9 | 2.2 | .743 |
| Damion Baugh | G | 26 | 24 | 10 | 29.9 | 13.8 | 5.0 | 2.7 | 2.0 | 0.4 | 2.2 | 11.1 | 4.9 | .444 | 3.5 | 1.0 | .282 | 2.3 | 2.0 | .839 |
| Jack White | F | 29 | 22 | 17 | 27.0 | 9.1 | 6.1 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 7.5 | 3.3 | .434 | 4.0 | 1.4 | .345 | 1.2 | 0.7 | .577 |
| Joirdon Nicholas | F | 27 | 26 | 14 | 19.7 | 7.9 | 6.0 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 1.5 | 6.5 | 3.3 | .503 | 0.3 | 0.1 | .333 | 1.7 | 0.7 | .442 |
| Harry Giles | F | 28 | 4 | 4 | 26.5 | 11.8 | 9.8 | 3.8 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 2.3 | 10.3 | 4.8 | .463 | 2.8 | 0.8 | .273 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.000 |
| Dylan Windler | F | 30 | 3 | 0 | 27.7 | 11.0 | 6.0 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 9.3 | 3.7 | .393 | 5.7 | 1.7 | .294 | 1.3 | 1.0 | .750 |
| Alex Fudge | F | 23 | 18 | 0 | 17.3 | 7.8 | 5.1 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 6.7 | 3.1 | .467 | 1.7 | 0.3 | .200 | 1.3 | 0.7 | .500 |
| D’Moi Hodge | G | 27 | 4 | 0 | 19.3 | 8.0 | 3.0 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 1.3 | 7.0 | 2.8 | .393 | 4.5 | 1.5 | .333 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.000 |
| Vincent Valerio-Bodon | F | 25 | 25 | 5 | 18.2 | 6.0 | 2.4 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 5.5 | 2.2 | .394 | 3.4 | 1.0 | .306 | 0.4 | 0.4 | .909 |
| Joey Calcaterra | G | 27 | 13 | 0 | 14.0 | 3.8 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 4.5 | 1.5 | .322 | 2.9 | 0.9 | .316 | 0.1 | 0.0 | .000 |
| Adam Kunkel | G | 26 | 2 | 0 | 13.0 | 3.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3.0 | 1.5 | .500 | 1.5 | 0.0 | .000 | 1.0 | 0.5 | .500 |
| Jeremy Tyler | F | 35 | 5 | 0 | 11.6 | 3.0 | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 3.6 | 1.4 | .389 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.2 | .500 | |
| KC Ndefo | F | 26 | 5 | 0 | 13.2 | 1.8 | 2.4 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 1.6 | 0.6 | .375 | 0.2 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.6 | 0.4 | .667 |
Tip-Off Tournament
| PLAYER | POS | AGE | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinndary Weatherspoon | G | 30 | 15 | 7 | 447 | 286 | 52 | 38 | 21 | 7 | 33 | 218 | 105 | .482 | 54 | 20 | .370 | 44 | 34 | .773 |
| Scotty Pippen Jr. | G | 25 | 12 | 12 | 362 | 252 | 57 | 72 | 24 | 9 | 43 | 172 | 87 | .506 | 49 | 19 | .388 | 45 | 38 | .844 |
| Louis King | F | 27 | 16 | 16 | 511 | 251 | 97 | 55 | 12 | 8 | 27 | 205 | 97 | .473 | 102 | 37 | .363 | 20 | 14 | .700 |
| Colin Castleton | C | 26 | 12 | 11 | 349 | 224 | 135 | 43 | 11 | 16 | 30 | 148 | 89 | .601 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 28 | .757 | |
| Bryce Hamilton | G | 25 | 14 | 9 | 390 | 185 | 41 | 24 | 17 | 2 | 16 | 161 | 73 | .453 | 71 | 27 | .380 | 12 | 7 | .583 |
| D’Moi Hodge | G | 27 | 12 | 3 | 285 | 147 | 41 | 20 | 18 | 8 | 21 | 131 | 52 | .397 | 92 | 28 | .304 | 12 | 10 | .833 |
| Joirdon Nicholas | F | 27 | 13 | 2 | 226 | 115 | 71 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 79 | 53 | .671 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 7 | .318 | |
| Damion Baugh | G | 26 | 13 | 0 | 295 | 106 | 46 | 42 | 13 | 7 | 16 | 97 | 43 | .443 | 24 | 7 | .292 | 13 | 10 | .769 |
| Shaquille Harrison | G | 32 | 9 | 4 | 283 | 93 | 63 | 71 | 17 | 3 | 34 | 72 | 31 | .431 | 21 | 7 | .333 | 21 | 14 | .667 |
| Maxwell Lewis | F | 24 | 6 | 6 | 176 | 79 | 23 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 56 | 29 | .518 | 20 | 7 | .350 | 11 | 8 | .727 |
| Jack White | F | 29 | 7 | 6 | 166 | 77 | 48 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 68 | 31 | .456 | 23 | 5 | .217 | 11 | 7 | .636 |
| Alex Fudge | F | 23 | 6 | 3 | 130 | 53 | 27 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 43 | 21 | .488 | 9 | 3 | .333 | 6 | 4 | .667 |
| Vincent Valerio-Bodon | F | 25 | 10 | 0 | 165 | 51 | 27 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 36 | 18 | .500 | 22 | 9 | .409 | 3 | 3 | 1.000 |
| Joey Calcaterra | G | 27 | 5 | 0 | 51 | 14 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 19 | 4 | .211 | 10 | 2 | .200 | 2 | 2 | 1.000 |
| Gabe Levin | F | 29 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1.000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Regular Season Totals
| PLAYER | POS | AGE | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Hamilton | G | 25 | 34 | 14 | 1041 | 612 | 138 | 68 | 41 | 8 | 46 | 496 | 227 | .458 | 207 | 76 | .367 | 73 | 51 | .699 |
| Shaquille Harrison | G | 32 | 34 | 31 | 1161 | 514 | 195 | 215 | 97 | 25 | 100 | 379 | 197 | .520 | 102 | 34 | .333 | 80 | 53 | .663 |
| Maxwell Lewis | F | 24 | 25 | 25 | 717 | 372 | 120 | 50 | 32 | 30 | 50 | 322 | 136 | .422 | 132 | 47 | .356 | 33 | 29 | .879 |
| Damion Baugh | G | 26 | 24 | 10 | 718 | 331 | 121 | 65 | 47 | 10 | 52 | 266 | 118 | .444 | 85 | 24 | .282 | 56 | 47 | .839 |
| Jalen Hood-Schifino | G | 23 | 15 | 15 | 531 | 330 | 71 | 79 | 14 | 9 | 49 | 224 | 106 | .473 | 81 | 35 | .432 | 65 | 52 | .800 |
| Louis King | F | 27 | 18 | 18 | 516 | 262 | 87 | 48 | 21 | 6 | 30 | 229 | 100 | .437 | 108 | 32 | .296 | 27 | 21 | .778 |
| Joirdon Nicholas | F | 27 | 26 | 14 | 513 | 205 | 156 | 37 | 20 | 17 | 39 | 169 | 85 | .503 | 9 | 3 | .333 | 43 | 19 | .442 |
| Jack White | F | 29 | 22 | 17 | 594 | 200 | 134 | 39 | 22 | 23 | 17 | 166 | 72 | .434 | 87 | 30 | .345 | 26 | 15 | .577 |
| Quinndary Weatherspoon | G | 30 | 12 | 0 | 274 | 177 | 35 | 24 | 16 | 7 | 26 | 125 | 63 | .504 | 40 | 15 | .375 | 29 | 22 | .759 |
| Colin Castleton | C | 26 | 12 | 12 | 344 | 169 | 116 | 32 | 12 | 19 | 24 | 117 | 63 | .538 | 1 | 1 | 1.000 | 35 | 26 | .743 |
| Vincent Valerio-Bodon | F | 25 | 25 | 5 | 456 | 149 | 60 | 30 | 17 | 26 | 16 | 137 | 54 | .394 | 85 | 26 | .306 | 11 | 10 | .909 |
| Skylar Mays | G | 29 | 7 | 2 | 232 | 148 | 35 | 39 | 7 | 2 | 17 | 109 | 53 | .486 | 44 | 19 | .432 | 19 | 16 | .842 |
| Alex Fudge | F | 23 | 18 | 0 | 311 | 140 | 92 | 11 | 16 | 30 | 10 | 120 | 56 | .467 | 30 | 6 | .200 | 24 | 12 | .500 |
| Scotty Pippen Jr. | G | 25 | 5 | 3 | 154 | 91 | 32 | 29 | 14 | 4 | 15 | 66 | 29 | .439 | 24 | 5 | .208 | 20 | 17 | .850 |
| Joey Calcaterra | G | 27 | 13 | 0 | 182 | 50 | 21 | 8 | 13 | 0 | 6 | 59 | 19 | .322 | 38 | 12 | .316 | 1 | 0 | .000 |
| Harry Giles | F | 28 | 4 | 4 | 106 | 47 | 39 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 41 | 19 | .463 | 11 | 3 | .273 | 3 | 3 | 1.000 |
| Dylan Windler | F | 30 | 3 | 0 | 83 | 33 | 18 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 28 | 11 | .393 | 17 | 5 | .294 | 4 | 3 | .750 |
| D’Moi Hodge | G | 27 | 4 | 0 | 77 | 32 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 28 | 11 | .393 | 18 | 6 | .333 | 2 | 2 | 1.000 |
| Jeremy Tyler | F | 35 | 5 | 0 | 58 | 15 | 25 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 7 | .389 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .500 | |
| KC Ndefo | F | 26 | 5 | 0 | 66 | 9 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 3 | .375 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 3 | 2 | .667 |
| Adam Kunkel | G | 26 | 2 | 0 | 26 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | .500 | 3 | 0 | .000 | 2 | 1 | .500 |
HeatingUp Impact Index: Tip-Off Tournament Team Impact Spotlight
| PLAYER NAME | ROLE TIER | MPG | USAGE TIER | PPG | RPG | APG | STK (SPG + BPG) | IMPACT INDEX | NOTES | AWARDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotty Pippen Jr. | Lead Shot Creator (1.1) | 30.2 | High | 21.0 | 4.8 | 6.0 | 2.8 | 91.3 | Lead guard with the ball in his hands, Pippen Jr. consistently bent defenses with pace, pick-and-roll creation and downhill pressure. He had six assists and 2.0 steals per game while shooting .506 from the field, then earned a Memphis two-way contract in January. Scotty Pippen Jr. signs two-year, two-way deal with Grizzlies amid team’s injury woes | NBA G League Call-Up (2024) |
| Colin Castleton | Rim-Protecting Centerpiece (1.05) | 29.1 | High | 18.7 | 11.3 | 3.6 | 2.2 | 90.2 | Interior hub who could score through contact, clean the glass and initiate offense from the elbows. His 60.1% shooting was backed by genuine passing responsibility, while his rim protection gave South Bay a defensive backbone. 2023-24 Los Angeles Lakers Player Reviews: Colin Castleton | — |
| Shaquille Harrison | Two-Way Lead Guard (1.05) | 31.4 | High | 10.3 | 7.0 | 7.9 | 2.2 | 69.0 | Defensive organizer and veteran floor general, Harrison brought pressure at the point of attack while also functioning as a secondary creator. His seven rebounds and 7.9 assists show how much of the lineup’s connective work ran through him. Shaquille Harrison Named 2023-24 Kia NBA G League Defensive Player Of The Year | NBA G League Defensive Player of the Year (2024); NBA G League All-Defensive Team (2024) |
| Quinndary Weatherspoon | Primary Wing Creator (1.05) | 29.8 | High | 19.1 | 3.5 | 2.5 | 1.9 | 68.0 | Strong-bodied wing scorer who could attack closeouts, create his own looks and punish defenses from outside. His 37.0% three-point shooting added enough spacing to keep his driving game effective, and his 2024 Up Next selection reflected his standing in the league. What channel is the NBA G League Next Up Game on? Time, TV schedule, rosters for 2024 All-Star event | NBA G League Up Next Game Participant (2024) |
| Louis King | Starting Two-Way Wing (1.05) | 31.9 | High | 15.7 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 1.3 | 66.8 | Versatile forward who filled several lineup needs without demanding every possession. King could stretch the floor, attack mismatches and rebound from the wing, giving South Bay a steady two-way starter during the Showcase Cup. Lakers’ Louis King: Inks deal with Lakers | — |
| Maxwell Lewis | Developing Wing Creator (1.05) | 29.3 | High | 13.2 | 3.8 | 2.0 | 1.7 | 52.2 | Long scoring wing whose value came from the combination of catch-and-shoot range and flashes of off-the-dribble creation. The .518 field-goal mark suggests a controlled scoring profile even as his three-point accuracy remained a work in progress. Power Ranking Lakers’ Roster Entering 2023-24 NBA Season | — |
| Bryce Hamilton | Microwave Scoring Guard (1.05) | 27.9 | High | 13.2 | 2.9 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 48.1 | Attack-minded scoring guard who could change the rhythm of a game with quick-trigger perimeter shooting and aggressive drives. His 5.1 three-point attempts per game gave South Bay a reliable source of volume offense without requiring elaborate setup. Bryce Hamilton Rumors | — |
| Jack White | Stretch Four Glue Guy (1.05) | 23.7 | Medium | 11.0 | 6.9 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 46.7 | High-energy forward whose usefulness extended beyond scoring: he rebounded hard, spaced the floor and handled the physical work around the basket. His path from Melbourne and Denver to South Bay also gave the lineup a veteran developmental presence. NBA champion returns to Melbourne | NBA Call-Up (2024) |
| D’Moi Hodge | Defensive Utility Wing (1.0) | 23.8 | Medium | 12.3 | 3.4 | 1.7 | 2.2 | 43.1 | Disruptive perimeter defender who could turn quick hands and anticipation into transition chances while spacing the floor. His 1.5 steals per game fit the 3-and-D profile South Bay was developing, even with his three-point shot still inconsistent. 2023-24 Los Angeles Lakers Player Review: D’Moi Hodge | NBA In-Season Tournament Champion (2023) |
| Joirdon Nicholas | Interior Finisher (1.0) | 17.4 | Medium | 8.8 | 5.5 | 1.0 | 1.9 | 34.4 | Physical interior forward who did most of his damage around the rim, relying on strength, offensive rebounding and efficient two-point finishing. His .671 field-goal percentage fits a role built around screens, cuts and second-chance opportunities. Former Lakers G League Standout Signed, Waived by Eastern Conference Squad | — |
| Alex Fudge | Rim-Running Defensive Forward (1.0) | 21.7 | Low | 8.8 | 4.5 | 1.2 | 2.0 | 33.0 | Mobile forward whose clearest value came from length, activity and rim protection rather than half-court shot creation. The 1.5 blocks per game gave him a natural defensive identity while his finishing role kept his offense relatively simple. Lakers hire Zach Guthrie to coach G League team | NBA In-Season Tournament Champion (2023); NBA Call-Up (2024) |
| Damion Baugh | Backup Point Guard (1.0) | 22.7 | Medium | 8.2 | 3.5 | 3.2 | 1.5 | 32.8 | Ball-moving guard who gave South Bay secondary creation and defensive activity rather than functioning as a pure scorer. His 3.2 assists and 1.0 steal per game fit a complementary point-guard role, with occasional bursts of aggressive scoring. Former Lakers Guard Signs with East Contender | — |
| Vincent Valerio-Bodon | Stretch Wing Reserve (1.0) | 16.5 | Low | 5.1 | 2.7 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 20.2 | Developmental forward who supplied floor spacing and positional versatility in short stretches. The .409 three-point shooting gave him a useful offensive skill to pair with his size, even though his role remained largely situational. Vincent Valerio-Bodon, Los Angeles Lakers, SG – News, Stats, Bio | — |
| Gabe Levin | Passing Big Reserve (1.0) | 14.0 | Low | 2.0 | 0.0 | 5.0 | 1.0 | 16.0 | Limited-sample connector whose passing stood out more than his scoring. Five assists in 14 minutes points to a useful high-post and ball-movement function, although the tiny sample makes any broader evaluation tentative. Gabe Levin joins Stockton Kings | — |
| Joey Calcaterra | Spot-Up Guard Reserve (1.0) | 10.2 | Low | 2.8 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 10.8 | Reserve guard whose clearest offensive pathway was perimeter spacing rather than self-created scoring. The limited workload made consistency difficult, but his previous UConn experience gave South Bay a fundamentally sound depth option. What Joey Calcaterra said about UConn transfer Aidan Mahaney | NCAA Champion (2023) |
HeatingUp Impact Index: Regular Season Team Impact Spotlight
| PLAYER NAME | ROLE TIER | MPG | USAGE TIER | PPG | RPG | APG | STK (SPG + BPG) | IMPACT INDEX | NOTES | AWARDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotty Pippen Jr. | Lead Pick-and-Roll Creator (1.1) | 30.8 | High (1.2) | 18.2 | 6.4 | 5.8 | 3.6 | 89.76 | Lead guard who combined downhill pressure with active hands and a willingness to make the next pass. His five-game run preceded a Memphis two-way contract, with his South Bay production making him difficult to overlook as a full-time NBA prospect. Yahoo Sports — Scotty Pippen Jr. signs two-year, two-way deal with Grizzlies | NBA G League Call-Up (2024) |
| Jalen Hood-Schifino | Primary Offensive Organizer (1.1) | 35.4 | High (1.2) | 22.0 | 4.7 | 5.3 | 1.5 | 88.44 | Primary ball-handler who looked far more comfortable directing offense in the G League than in his fragmented NBA role. South Bay gave him extended possessions to probe, operate pick-and-rolls and attack closeouts, while his 43.2% three-point shooting added an important layer to the development picture. CBS Sports — Lakers’ Jalen Hood-Schifino: Another brief G League stint | NBA G League Call-Up (2024) |
| Skylar Mays | Veteran Lead Guard (1.1) | 33.1 | High (1.2) | 21.1 | 5.0 | 5.6 | 1.3 | 87.12 | Veteran creator who brought NBA-level decision-making to South Bay, attacking from the point while keeping the offense organized. His prior NBA experience and two-way deal gave the team a reliable secondary initiator rather than another purely developmental guard. ESPN — Skylar Mays profile and 2023-24 context | NBA G League Call-Up (2024) |
| Shaquille Harrison | Defensive Floor General (1.05) | 34.1 | High (1.2) | 15.1 | 5.7 | 6.3 | 3.6 | 77.36 | Defensive floor general who made pressure defense the starting point of his game while also carrying substantial playmaking duties. Harrison led the G League in steals and was trusted with enough offensive responsibility to function as a true two-way organizer rather than a specialist. Hoops Rumors — Shaquille Harrison Named NBAGL Defensive Player Of The Year | NBA G League Defensive Player of the Year (2024); NBA G League All-Defensive Team (2024) |
| Colin Castleton | Interior Offensive Hub (1.05) | 28.7 | High (1.2) | 14.1 | 9.7 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 73.33 | Interior hub who anchored possessions around the paint, offensive glass and short-roll playmaking. His ability to combine interior scoring with passing and rim protection made him more than a traditional finisher, and South Bay consistently used him as a central piece of its frontcourt structure. The Sporting News — Grizzlies sign ex-Lakers center Colin Castleton | NBA G League Call-Up (2024) |
| Bryce Hamilton | High-Volume Scoring Guard (1.05) | 30.6 | High (1.2) | 18.0 | 4.1 | 2.0 | 1.4 | 64.26 | High-volume scoring guard who could manufacture offense without much setup, particularly through pull-ups and aggressive drives. Hamilton’s second South Bay season showed a more established scoring identity, with his outside shot forcing defenders to respect him beyond the arc. Las Vegas Sun — Former Rebel Bryce Hamilton determined to ‘climb’ his way into NBA | — |
| Maxwell Lewis | Two-Way Development Wing (1.05) | 28.7 | High (1.2) | 14.9 | 4.8 | 2.0 | 2.5 | 60.98 | Long, athletic wing whose development centered on turning physical tools into dependable two-way production. South Bay allowed Lewis to attack more freely than his limited NBA role, while his 35.6% three-point shooting offered a workable foundation for a 3-and-D pathway. Lakers Nation — 2023-24 Los Angeles Lakers Player Review: Maxwell Lewis | — |
| Harry Giles | Passing Frontcourt Veteran (1.05) | 26.5 | Medium (1.1) | 11.8 | 9.8 | 3.8 | 1.0 | 60.98 | Passing big who added experience and physicality to a young frontcourt after arriving in March. Giles’ value came from rebounding, interior positioning and keeping the ball moving rather than simply occupying the paint as a scorer. Sports Illustrated — Lakers Sign Four-Year NBA Veteran Harry Giles to Two-Way Contract | NBA Call-Up (2024) |
| Louis King | Starting Two-Way Forward (1.05) | 28.7 | High (1.2) | 14.6 | 4.8 | 2.7 | 1.5 | 59.47 | Starting forward who blended scoring, secondary creation and defensive activity without monopolizing possessions. His previous championship experience with Delaware gave South Bay a useful veteran-development presence, while his size allowed him to slide between forward spots. CBS Sports — Louis King player coverage | — |
| Damion Baugh | Secondary Playmaking Guard (1.05) | 29.9 | Medium (1.1) | 13.8 | 5.0 | 2.7 | 2.4 | 55.21 | Secondary playmaker who supplied pace, defensive pressure and another ball-handler beside South Bay’s bigger creators. His late-season 38-point, four-steal performance against Santa Cruz showed the scoring ceiling that could emerge when his role expanded. Westchester Knicks — Damion Baugh returning-player-rights announcement | — |
| Quinndary Weatherspoon | Scoring Wing Specialist (1.05) | 22.8 | Medium (1.1) | 14.8 | 2.9 | 2.0 | 1.9 | 49.90 | Scoring wing who mixed strong downhill attacks with enough perimeter shooting to stay useful away from the ball. His selection for the 2024 G League Up Next Game reflected how productive his South Bay stint had become before his midseason departure. RealGM — Quinndary Weatherspoon player profile and 2024 honors | NBA G League Up Next Game Participant (2024) |
| Jack White | Rebounding Stretch Forward (1.05) | 27.0 | Medium (1.1) | 9.1 | 6.1 | 1.8 | 2.0 | 43.89 | Rebounding stretch forward whose value came from doing the connective work: defending multiple positions, crashing the glass and making timely plays without needing the ball. His G League role complemented his reputation as a team-first player and helped lead to a Memphis call-up late in the season. NBL — How Jack White fulfilled his NBA dream | NBA Champion (2023); NBA Call-Up (2024) |
| Dylan Windler | Rebounding Wing Reserve (1.0) | 27.7 | Low (1.0) | 11.0 | 6.0 | 1.7 | 2.0 | 41.40 | Rebounding wing whose offensive value came from spacing and opportunistic cutting rather than heavy creation. His unusually strong G League rebounding profile carried over from Westchester, where he had already established himself as a high-activity forward capable of influencing games without dominating touches. Sports Illustrated — Former Lakers Wing Departs NBA for NBL | NBA Call-Up (2024) |
| Joirdon Nicholas | Interior Energy Big (1.0) | 19.7 | Medium (1.1) | 7.9 | 6.0 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 36.96 | Interior energy big who earned possessions through physical screens, offensive rebounding and efficient finishing around the basket. His role was deliberately simple, but that made his .503 shooting and six rebounds per game useful complements to South Bay’s perimeter-heavy creators. | — |
| Alex Fudge | Defensive Rim Runner (1.0) | 17.3 | Low (1.0) | 7.8 | 5.1 | 0.6 | 2.6 | 32.20 | Defensive rim runner whose length was his defining tool, especially as a weak-side shot blocker and transition finisher. Fudge’s 1.7 blocks per game in the regular season helped establish a clear defensive identity and contributed to his Dallas two-way opportunity. The NBA G League — Mavericks Sign Former Lakers’ Forward To Two-Way Deal | NBA In-Season Tournament Champion (2023); NBA Call-Up (2024) |
| D’Moi Hodge | Point-of-Attack Defender (1.0) | 19.3 | Low (1.0) | 8.0 | 3.0 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 27.20 | Point-of-attack defender who relied on quick hands, activity and spot-up shooting rather than extensive creation. His South Bay stint gave him a more substantial defensive workload than his brief NBA minutes, making him a developmental 3-and-D option. | NBA In-Season Tournament Champion (2023) |
| Vincent Valerio-Bodon | Stretch Wing Reserve (1.0) | 18.2 | Low (1.0) | 6.0 | 2.4 | 1.2 | 1.7 | 22.60 | Stretch wing reserve who offered useful size and shooting versatility from the forward spots. His 30.6% three-point mark was uneven, but the willingness to space the floor and defend across positions gave him a developmental pathway in South Bay’s rotation. Sports Illustrated — Lakers Sign Veteran Wing Ahead of Training Camp | — |
| Jeremy Tyler | Interior Depth Big (1.0) | 11.6 | Low (1.0) | 3.0 | 5.0 | 0.0 | 1.2 | 18.40 | Interior depth big whose limited role was built around physical rebounding and occupying space near the rim. With only five games, the sample is too small for a broader evaluation, but his five rebounds and defensive activity fit a situational frontcourt role. | — |
| Joey Calcaterra | Spot-Up Guard Reserve (1.0) | 14.0 | Low (1.0) | 3.8 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 14.00 | Spot-up guard reserve who was primarily asked to space the floor and make quick decisions rather than create offense from scratch. His role remained limited, with South Bay using him as perimeter depth around its higher-usage guards. | NCAA Champion (2023) |
| KC Ndefo | Defensive Frontcourt Reserve (1.0) | 13.2 | Low (1.0) | 1.8 | 2.4 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 10.80 | Defensive frontcourt reserve whose reputation was built on shot blocking and physical interior play. South Bay added him late in the season after his college career had established him as a defense-first big, but his G League sample remained small. | — |
| Adam Kunkel | Emergency Guard Reserve (1.0) | 13.0 | Low (1.0) | 3.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7.00 | Emergency guard reserve brought in late in the season after previous G League experience with Mexico City. With only two South Bay appearances, his role was essentially depth and short-term backcourt coverage. | — |
