South Bay Lakers 2024-25 Roster and Statistics

Last Updated on September 28, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

The South Bay Lakers’ 2024-25 season reflected the increasingly fluid nature of the modern G League, with the roster serving as a revolving cast of Lakers prospects, two-way players, and veterans chasing another NBA opportunity. Bronny James drew much of the attention whenever he was with the club, making his first extended appearances in the Lakers’ developmental system, while Quincy Olivari emerged as one of the team’s most productive offensive players and quickly became a focal point of the attack. South Bay also received valuable contributions from Trey Jemison III, Armel Traoré, and other players moving between G League and NBA assignments throughout the year. The constant roster fluctuation made long-term continuity difficult to establish, but the season provided a close look at several young prospects as they navigated the early stages of their professional careers within one of basketball’s most closely watched organizations.

Roster

NO.	PLAYER NAME	POS	HT	WT	DATE OF BIRTH	COLLEGE
00	DaJuan Gordon	G	6-4	190 lbs	January 10, 2001	Kansas State
1	Alex Fudge	F	6-8	200 lbs	May 6, 2003	LSU, Florida
2	Grayson Murphy	G	6-2	190 lbs	February 4, 1999	Belmont
5	Joirdon Nicholas	F	6-9	220 lbs	March 29, 1999	Montana, Stephen F. Austin, Texas Southern
7	Jordan Goodwin	G	6-3	215 lbs	October 23, 1998	Saint Louis
9	Bronny James	SG	6-2	210 lbs	October 6, 2004	USC
10	Christian Koloko	C	6-11	225 lbs	June 20, 2000	Arizona
11	Devonte’ Graham	G	6-1	195 lbs	February 22, 1995	Kansas
13	Cole Swider	F	6-8	220 lbs	May 8, 1999	Villanova, Syracuse
14	Stanley Johnson	F-G	6-6	242 lbs	May 29, 1996	Arizona
15	Sir’Jabari Rice	G	6-4	180 lbs	December 28, 1998	New Mexico State, Texas
20	Olisa Akonobi	C	7-0	235 lbs	January 11, 2000	Alabama A&M
21	Maxwell Lewis	SF	6-7	215 lbs	July 27, 2002	Pepperdine
21	Solomon Young	F	6-8	245 lbs	April 22, 1998	Iowa State
27	Vincent Valerio-Bodon	G-F	6-9	210 lbs	May 2, 2001	TCU
35	Jhonathan Dunn	G	6-4	195 lbs	February 17, 1998	Southern Nazarene
41	Quincy Olivari	G	6-3	200 lbs	May 27, 2001	Rice, Xavier
50	Kylor Kelley	C	7-0	230 lbs	August 26, 1997	Oregon State
55	Trey Jemison	C	6-10	270 lbs	November 28, 1999	Clemson, UAB
94	Armel Traoré	F	6-9	245 lbs	January 23, 2003	ADA Blois

Tip-Off Tournament Per Game

NAME	POS	AGE	GP	GS	MPG	PPG	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	TOPG	FGA	FGM	FG%	3PA	3PM	3P%	FTA	FTM	FT%
DaJuan Gordon	F	25	16	10	30.3	15.3	6.2	2.6	1.2	0.3	2.5	12.4	6.0	.485	5.2	1.6	.313	1.4	1.1	.818
Kylor Kelley	C	29	14	13	29.6	12.1	7.9	1.6	0.3	2.9	1.9	7.4	5.1	.692	0.1	0.0	.000	2.1	0.9	.448
Quincy Olivari	G	25	9	7	28.4	18.1	3.8	4.1	1.0	0.2	3.6	12.0	4.9	.407	7.9	3.2	.408	3.7	3.0	.818
Maxwell Lewis	SF	24	8	8	33.6	18.4	6.9	2.6	1.5	1.1	2.5	16.4	6.9	.420	6.8	2.3	.333	1.9	1.5	.800
Vincent Valerio-Bodon	G-F	25	15	8	26.3	8.6	3.7	1.9	1.6	0.6	1.5	7.7	2.9	.379	5.6	1.7	.298	0.8	0.6	.750
Grayson Murphy	G	27	15	9	27.7	7.8	5.0	5.7	1.1	0.3	1.6	7.6	3.1	.412	3.3	1.0	.300	0.5	0.4	.750
Solomon Young	F	28	15	1	17.9	6.6	4.1	0.9	1.1	0.1	1.3	6.1	2.5	.418	3.2	0.7	.229	0.6	0.4	.667
Bronny James	SG	21	7	7	27.0	13.4	3.1	3.4	1.1	0.7	3.0	14.1	5.3	.374	4.7	1.0	.212	1.7	1.1	.667
Sir’Jabari Rice	G	27	7	0	20.1	13.0	3.1	2.9	0.7	0.3	2.3	9.1	5.3	.578	2.9	1.0	.350	1.9	1.1	.615
Marlain Veal	PG	30	10	0	18.6	8.9	2.1	3.5	2.0	0.1	2.4	8.6	2.9	.337	4.0	1.1	.275	1.6	1.1	.688
Armel Traoré	F	23	5	4	30.0	16.8	10.8	1.2	1.2	1.0	3.6	12.2	6.0	.492	4.8	1.6	.333	2.4	2.0	.833
Alex Fudge	F	23	6	1	22.8	9.3	4.3	0.7	0.8	1.0	1.3	7.7	3.7	.478	2.7	1.3	.500	0.7	0.3	.500
Jhonathan Dunn	G	28	8	4	20.6	6.9	2.0	1.1	0.6	0.0	1.3	6.4	2.5	.392	4.8	1.9	.395	0.1	0.0	.000
Devonte’ Graham	G	31	3	3	31.7	17.7	2.3	4.3	1.0	0.0	1.7	14.7	6.0	.409	11.0	4.3	.394	0.7	0.7	1.000
Jordan Goodwin	G	27	3	0	17.0	9.7	4.3	1.7	1.0	0.0	1.3	7.0	3.7	.524	4.7	1.7	.357	1.0	0.3	.333
Christian Koloko	C	26	2	2	28.0	13.0	6.0	2.0	1.5	4.0	0.5	10.5	5.5	.524	2.5	0.0	.000	1.5	1.5	1.000
Tommy Rutherford	C	29	2	0	18.5	9.0	4.5	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.5	8.0	4.0	.500	0.0	0.0		1.0	0.5	.500
Bobby Planutis	F	29	3	0	25.0	4.0	2.0	1.3	0.7	0.3	1.0	5.0	1.0	.200	2.7	0.3	.125	1.3	1.0	.750
KC Ndefo	F	26	7	2	6.0	1.6	1.4	0.4	0.1	0.1	0.6	1.0	0.6	.571	0.4	0.4	1.000	0.0	0.0
Jalen Hood-Schifino	G	23	1	1	13.0	8.0	1.0	1.0	0.0	0.0	2.0	7.0	3.0	.429	6.0	2.0	.333	0.0	0.0

Regular Season Per Game

NAME	POS	AGE	GP	GS	MPG	PPG	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	TOPG	FGA	FGM	FG%	3PA	3PM	3P%	FTA	FTM	FT%
Bronny James	SG	21	11	11	34.2	21.9	5.1	5.4	1.8	0.3	3.5	17.5	7.7	.443	8.4	3.2	.380	2.5	2.0	.815
Cole Swider	F	27	13	13	36.2	21.1	6.2	1.4	0.9	0.2	1.0	14.6	7.2	.495	9.4	4.2	.443	1.6	1.5	.952
Quincy Olivari	G	25	31	29	34.0	17.5	5.0	4.6	1.2	0.1	2.2	13.8	5.5	.398	8.5	2.9	.338	3.1	2.4	.789
Stanley Johnson	F-G	30	17	17	33.5	15.2	6.6	4.7	1.2	0.4	3.1	13.8	5.7	.415	6.2	1.9	.305	2.0	1.4	.706
Christian Koloko	C	26	10	10	30.0	14.8	8.3	1.8	0.4	3.2	2.0	10.0	5.5	.550	2.3	0.5	.217	2.7	1.9	.704
Jordan Goodwin	G	27	14	9	25.5	14.6	5.8	3.4	1.9	0.6	1.9	13.9	5.6	.407	5.2	1.6	.301	1.3	1.0	.778
Sir’Jabari Rice	G	27	33	0	21.9	13.6	1.8	3.2	0.9	0.1	2.1	9.2	4.5	.495	3.3	1.4	.431	2.4	1.9	.810
Maxwell Lewis	SF	24	2	2	32.5	15.0	8.5	2.0	1.0	0.0	1.5	16.0	5.0	.313	8.5	3.0	.353	1.0	1.0	1.000
Armel Traoré	F	23	8	6	25.4	13.3	8.1	1.6	0.3	0.3	1.8	9.8	5.0	.513	4.0	1.4	.344	2.0	1.1	.563
Kylor Kelley	C	29	18	14	24.3	11.1	6.5	1.4	0.3	1.9	1.3	7.5	5.1	.674	0.1	0.0	.000	0.9	0.6	.625
Devonte’ Graham	G	31	5	5	30.4	10.8	1.6	4.6	1.6	0.2	3.6	9.8	3.8	.388	6.8	2.4	.353	1.0	0.4	.400
Trey Jemison	C	26	4	3	24.3	10.5	7.8	1.8	0.8	0.8	0.5	8.5	4.3	.500	0.0	0.0		1.5	1.0	.667
Solomon Young	F	28	30	11	21.6	9.5	4.8	1.5	0.6	0.6	1.1	6.3	3.0	.481	3.1	1.3	.404	1.6	1.3	.813
DaJuan Gordon	F	25	34	13	24.2	8.7	5.1	1.9	1.0	0.1	1.4	7.1	3.2	.452	3.1	0.9	.295	1.3	0.9	.674
Joirdon Nicholas	F	27	9	0	12.9	8.3	4.9	0.8	0.2	0.6	1.1	6.7	3.6	.533	0.2	0.0	.000	1.0	0.7	.667
Grayson Murphy	G	27	34	22	27.2	7.6	4.3	6.6	1.8	0.3	1.4	6.7	3.1	.456	3.0	1.1	.359	0.4	0.2	.583
Jhonathan Dunn	G	28	30	4	15.1	7.3	1.5	0.7	0.3	0.4	0.7	4.9	2.4	.490	3.6	1.7	.459	0.6	0.5	.789
Vincent Valerio-Bodon	G-F	25	14	1	21.7	5.4	2.8	1.7	1.3	0.4	1.1	5.9	1.9	.329	4.3	1.1	.267	0.3	0.2	.750
Alex Fudge	F	23	9	0	10.0	3.0	2.8	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.7	3.3	1.1	.333	1.0	0.3	.333	0.3	0.2	.667
Olisa Akonobi	C	26	1	0	12.0	2.0	4.0	1.0	0.0	1.0	0.0	3.0	1.0	.333	0.0	0.0		0.0	0.0

Tip-Off Tournament Totals

PLAYER	POS	AGE	GP	GS	MIN	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TOV	FGA	FGM	FG%	3PA	3PM	3P%	FTA	FTM	FT%
DaJuan Gordon	F	25	16	10	485	244	99	42	19	4	40	198	96	.485	83	26	.313	22	18	.818
Kylor Kelley	C	29	14	13	415	169	111	23	4	41	27	104	72	.692	2	0	.000	29	13	.448
Quincy Olivari	G	25	9	7	256	163	34	37	9	2	32	108	44	.407	71	29	.408	33	27	.818
Maxwell Lewis	SF	24	8	8	269	147	55	21	12	9	20	131	55	.420	54	18	.333	15	12	.800
Vincent Valerio-Bodon	G-F	25	15	8	394	129	55	28	24	9	23	116	44	.379	84	25	.298	12	9	.750
Grayson Murphy	G	27	15	9	415	117	75	85	16	5	24	114	47	.412	50	15	.300	8	6	.750
Solomon Young	F	28	15	1	269	99	62	13	16	2	19	91	38	.418	48	11	.229	9	6	.667
Bronny James	SG	21	7	7	189	94	22	24	8	5	21	99	37	.374	33	7	.212	12	8	.667
Sir’Jabari Rice	G	27	7	0	141	91	22	20	5	2	16	64	37	.578	20	7	.350	13	8	.615
Marlain Veal	G	30	10	0	186	89	21	35	20	1	24	86	29	.337	40	11	.275	16	11	.688
Armel Traoré	F	23	5	4	150	84	54	6	6	5	18	61	30	.492	24	8	.333	12	10	.833
Alex Fudge	F	23	6	1	137	56	26	4	5	6	8	46	22	.478	16	8	.500	4	2	.500
Jhonathan Dunn	G	28	8	4	165	55	16	9	5	0	10	51	20	.392	38	15	.395	1	0	.000
Devonte’ Graham	G	31	3	3	95	53	7	13	3	0	5	44	18	.409	33	13	.394	2	2	1.000
Jordan Goodwin	G	27	3	0	51	29	13	5	3	0	4	21	11	.524	14	5	.357	3	1	.333
Christian Koloko	C	26	2	2	56	26	12	4	3	8	1	21	11	.524	5	0	.000	3	3	1.000
Tommy Rutherford	C	29	2	0	37	18	9	0	0	0	1	16	8	.500	0	0		2	1	.500
Bobby Planutis	F	29	3	0	75	12	6	4	2	1	3	15	3	.200	8	1	.125	4	3	.750
KC Ndefo	F	26	7	2	42	11	10	3	1	1	4	7	4	.571	3	3	1.000	0	0
Jalen Hood-Schifino	G	23	1	1	13	8	1	1	0	0	2	7	3	.429	6	2	.333	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%
Quincy Olivari	G	25	31	29	1053	543	155	143	37	3	68	427	170	.398	263	89	.338	95	75	.789
Sir’Jabari Rice	G	27	33	0	722	450	61	105	29	4	70	303	150	.495	109	47	.431	79	64	.810
DaJuan Gordon	F	25	34	13	824	296	173	64	33	5	47	241	109	.452	105	31	.295	43	29	.674
Solomon Young	F	28	30	11	649	285	143	46	17	18	32	189	91	.481	94	38	.404	48	39	.813
Cole Swider	F	27	13	13	471	274	81	18	12	3	13	190	94	.495	122	54	.443	21	20	.952
Stanley Johnson	F-G	30	17	17	570	259	112	80	21	7	52	234	97	.415	105	32	.305	34	24	.706
Grayson Murphy	G	27	34	22	924	257	147	223	60	11	46	228	104	.456	103	37	.359	12	7	.583
Bronny James	SG	21	11	11	376	241	56	59	20	3	39	192	85	.443	92	35	.380	27	22	.815
Jhonathan Dunn	G	28	30	4	452	219	46	22	10	11	20	147	72	.490	109	50	.459	19	15	.789
Jordan Goodwin	G	27	14	9	357	205	81	47	26	8	26	194	79	.407	73	22	.301	18	14	.778
Kylor Kelley	C	29	18	14	438	200	117	25	5	35	23	135	91	.674	2	0	.000	16	10	.625
Christian Koloko	C	26	10	10	300	148	83	18	4	32	20	100	55	.550	23	5	.217	27	19	.704
Armel Traoré	F	23	8	6	203	106	65	13	2	2	14	78	40	.513	32	11	.344	16	9	.563
Joirdon Nicholas	F	27	9	0	116	75	44	7	2	5	10	60	32	.533	2	0	.000	9	6	.667
Vincent Valerio-Bodon	G-F	25	14	1	304	75	39	24	18	5	16	82	27	.329	60	16	.267	4	3	.750
Devonte’ Graham	G	31	5	5	152	54	8	23	8	1	18	49	19	.388	34	12	.353	5	2	.400
Trey Jemison	C	26	4	3	97	42	31	7	3	3	2	34	17	.500	0	0		6	4	.667
Maxwell Lewis	SF	24	2	2	65	30	17	4	2	0	3	32	10	.313	17	6	.353	2	2	1.000
Alex Fudge	F	23	9	0	90	27	25	2	3	3	6	30	10	.333	9	3	.333	3	2	.667
Olisa Akonobi	C	26	1	0	12	2	4	1	0	1	0	3	1	.333	0	0		0	0

HeatingUp Impact Index: Tip-Off Tournament Team Impact Spotlight

PLAYER NAME	ROLE TIER	MPG	USAGE TIER	PPG	RPG	APG	STK	IMPACT INDEX	NOTES	AWARDS
Maxwell Lewis	Primary Wing Creator [1.1]	33.6	High [1.2]	18.4	6.9	2.6	2.6	80.52	A rangy scoring wing, Lewis was given a large offensive runway while also contributing as a cutter and transition threat. His 6.8 three-point attempts and 1.1 blocks per game fit a developing two-way profile, while his eight starts in eight games showed how heavily South Bay leaned on him during this stretch. Sports Illustrated: Maxwell Lewis scouting analysis	None
Quincy Olivari	Lead Shot Creator [1.1]	28.4	High [1.2]	18.1	3.8	4.1	1.2	71.81	Olivari operated as a scoring guard who could also initiate offense, with his downhill reads complementing a high-volume perimeter game. He specifically described learning to move away from hunting shots and instead attack closeouts, a useful evolution for a guard averaging 4.1 assists in this run. ClutchPoints: What Quincy Olivari learned with the Lakers	None
Armel Traoré	Rebounding Frontcourt Engine [1.05]	30.0	Medium [1.1]	16.8	10.8	1.2	2.2	71.61	Traoré’s value came from relentless interior activity: he ran the floor, attacked the glass and provided weak-side defensive length. His 10.8 rebounds and 2.2 combined steals and blocks reflect a frontcourt role built around possession creation and rim pressure rather than perimeter volume. Coachella Valley Lakers: Traoré’s record rebounding performance	None
Devonte’ Graham	Veteran Pick-and-Roll Conductor [1.1]	31.7	High [1.2]	17.7	2.3	4.3	1.0	66.79	Graham immediately assumed a lead-guard function, organizing possessions while stretching defenses with deep pull-up shooting. His established pick-and-roll experience and ability to create passing angles made him a natural offensive organizer even in a tiny three-game sample. Sports Illustrated: Devonte’ Graham scouting report	None
DaJuan Gordon	Two-Way Wing Creator [1.05]	30.3	High [1.2]	15.3	6.2	2.6	1.5	64.51	Gordon blended perimeter scoring with disruptive defense and secondary playmaking. He was particularly effective attacking from the wing while using his length defensively, and his early-season stretch included repeated 20-point performances and strong rebounding from the perimeter. Noblesville Boom: DaJuan Gordon season recap	None
Christian Koloko	Rim-Protecting Centerpiece [1.05]	28.0	Medium [1.1]	13.0	6.0	2.0	5.5	61.22	Koloko functioned primarily as a defensive eraser, with his 4.0 blocks per game defining the sample. His offensive role was comparatively simple, but the combination of interior finishing, rebounding and elite shot blocking gave South Bay a genuine back-line defensive presence. Yahoo Sports: Christian Koloko Lakers profile	None
Kylor Kelley	Defensive Anchor [1.05]	29.6	Medium [1.1]	12.1	7.9	1.6	3.2	57.29	Kelley was the interior stabilizer, protecting the rim while providing efficient finishing around the basket. His shot-blocking reputation translated directly to this season, and his 2.9 blocks alongside 7.9 rebounds made him more than a traditional reserve center. Yahoo Sports: Kylor Kelley’s G League journey	None
Bronny James	Secondary Ball-Handling Guard [1.05]	27.0	Medium [1.1]	13.4	3.1	3.4	1.8	50.13	James was used as a developing two-way guard rather than simply a spot-up shooter, with opportunities to handle the ball, defend at the point of attack and create secondary offense. The G League assignment itself was designed to provide him a larger developmental workload than his NBA minutes allowed. Yahoo Sports: Bronny James assigned to South Bay	None
Grayson Murphy	Offensive Connector [1.05]	27.7	Medium [1.1]	7.8	5.0	5.7	1.4	45.97	Murphy’s defining role was connective playmaking: he moved the ball, organized secondary actions and generated offense without needing high shot volume. His 5.7 assists and 1.1 steals illustrate how much of his value came from creating advantages and disrupting opposing possessions. Coachella Valley Lakers: Grayson Murphy acquisition coverage	None
Sir’Jabari Rice	Instant-Offense Reserve [1.0]	20.1	Medium [1.1]	13.0	3.1	2.9	1.0	44.00	Rice supplied immediate scoring punch from a reserve role, combining strong finishing with enough passing to keep second-unit possessions moving. His .578 field-goal percentage and .682 two-point percentage point to a player who generated offense efficiently rather than relying exclusively on difficult jumpers. NBA G League: Sir’Jabari Rice profile and season record	None
Vincent Valerio-Bodon	Two-Way Connector Wing [1.05]	26.3	Medium [1.1]	8.6	3.7	1.9	2.2	37.88	Valerio-Bodon filled a flexible wing role, supplying defensive activity and secondary creation without dominating possessions. His 1.6 steals plus 0.6 blocks per game gave the rotation a disruptive perimeter defender capable of sliding between wing assignments. NBA G League: Vincent Valerio-Bodon profile	None
Jordan Goodwin	Defensive Utility Guard [1.0]	17.0	Medium [1.1]	9.7	4.3	1.7	1.0	36.74	Goodwin’s calling card was two-way activity: he could pressure the ball, rebound from the guard spot and push transition. Even in a short three-game sample, that all-around profile explains why his role could expand beyond conventional reserve scoring. Yahoo Sports: Lakers contract decisions on Jordan Goodwin	None
Marlain Veal	Backup Point Guard [1.0]	18.6	Medium [1.1]	8.9	2.1	3.5	2.1	36.52	Veal served as a secondary organizer with enough scoring ability to punish defensive gaps. His 3.5 assists and 2.0 steals show a guard whose contribution extended into ball pressure and creation rather than being limited to perimeter shooting. South Bay Lakers: Marlain Veal roster move	None
Alex Fudge	Defensive Utility Forward [1.0]	22.8	Low [1.0]	9.3	4.3	0.7	1.8	32.20	Fudge’s impact centered on length, weak-side defense and rim protection, with enough athleticism to finish plays in space. His 1.0 block and 0.8 steals per game show the disruptive profile that made him useful even without a large offensive workload. South Bay Lakers: Alex Fudge G League call-up coverage	None
Tommy Rutherford	Interior Reserve [1.0]	18.5	Low [1.0]	9.0	4.5	0.0	0.0	27.00	Rutherford operated as a traditional interior reserve, relying on screening, rebounding and efficient finishing rather than perimeter creation. His previous professional experience overseas gave him a polished understanding of physical interior play despite the limited sample here. South Bay Lakers: Tommy Rutherford signing	None
Solomon Young	Stretch Frontcourt Reserve [1.0]	17.9	Low [1.0]	6.6	4.1	0.9	1.2	25.60	Young provided frontcourt depth with a useful combination of rebounding, interior physicality and developing floor spacing. His 40.4% three-point shooting in the sample gave the second unit a different look from a conventional paint-bound reserve big. NBA G League: Solomon Young profile	None
Jalen Hood-Schifino	Small-Sample Lead Guard [1.0]	13.0	Medium [1.1]	8.0	1.0	1.0	0.0	22.00	Hood-Schifino’s one-game appearance is too small for a broad seasonal evaluation, but his role was naturally oriented toward ball handling and initiating offense. His prior G League stint showed a much larger creator responsibility, including substantial scoring and assist production. Yahoo Sports: Jalen Hood-Schifino’s G League background	None
Jhonathan Dunn	Movement Shooter [1.0]	20.6	Low [1.0]	6.9	2.0	1.1	0.6	19.20	Dunn functioned as a perimeter scoring specialist who could stretch defenses without needing the ball constantly. His 45.9% three-point shooting and 78.9% free-throw shooting fit the profile of a floor-spacing reserve capable of punishing defensive help. Coachella Valley Lakers: Jhonathan Dunn signing	None
Bobby Planutis	Frontcourt Depth Piece [1.0]	25.0	Low [1.0]	4.0	2.0	1.3	1.0	16.60	Planutis occupied a depth role with limited offensive responsibility, contributing primarily through spacing, rebounding position and occasional secondary passing. The three-game sample is too small to establish a larger seasonal role, so his impact profile remains modest. NBA G League Draft: Bobby Planutis selection	None
KC Ndefo	Energy Reserve [1.0]	6.0	Low [1.0]	1.6	1.4	0.4	0.2	7.20	Ndefo’s role was centered on short, high-energy defensive shifts rather than offensive creation. His established reputation as a shot-blocking forward fits that assignment, although the six-minute average leaves too little evidence for a broader seasonal characterization. Texas Legends: KC Ndefo acquisition and defensive background	None

HeatingUp Impact Index: Regular Season Team Impact Spotlight

PLAYER NAME	ROLE TIER	MPG	USAGE TIER	PPG	RPG	APG	STK	IMPACT INDEX	NOTES	AWARDS
Bronny James	Primary Ball-Handling Guard (1.1)	34.2	High (1.2)	21.9	5.1	5.4	2.1	99.4	A developing lead guard role became increasingly evident as James handled more creation duties rather than simply spacing the floor. His 5.4 assists and 1.8 steals fit the aggressive, disruptive style that stood out during his South Bay run, while his 21.9 points show how much more responsibility he carried in the G League. ESPN’s early-season coverage also highlighted how South Bay gave him the extended on-ball reps that were central to his development. (ESPN) Bronny James stars in road debut for South Bay Lakers	None
Cole Swider	Stretch Scoring Forward (1.1)	36.2	High (1.2)	21.1	6.2	1.4	1.1	78.7	Swider functioned as a high-volume floor-spacer who could punish defenses from deep without needing the ball constantly. His 4.2 made threes per game came on heavy volume, and the 6.2 rebounds added useful size to a scoring-forward role. He scored in double figures in all 13 South Bay appearances and reached 20 points eight times, eventually earning an NBA call-up with Toronto. (Coachella Valley Lakers)	None
Quincy Olivari	Two-Way Lead Guard (1.05)	34.0	High (1.2)	17.5	5.0	4.6	1.3	71.6	Olivari operated as one of South Bay’s main offensive organizers, combining downhill pressure with catch-and-shoot range and secondary playmaking. His versatility was particularly valuable because he could shift from scorer to facilitator without leaving the offense stagnant. A 24-point, 10-rebound, 10-assist performance against San Diego captured that broader offensive responsibility. (ClutchPoints) Lakers Fan Favorite Quincy Olivari Reflects On LA Experience After Being Cut	None
Stanley Johnson	Point-Forward Initiator (1.05)	33.5	High (1.2)	15.2	6.6	4.7	1.6	70.8	Johnson brought veteran size and physicality to a wing role that expanded well beyond spot-up shooting. He was comfortable initiating offense, attacking mismatches and defending multiple positions, which explains the unusual combination of 6.6 rebounds and 4.7 assists alongside his scoring. His return to South Bay immediately came with a sizable offensive workload and leadership responsibility. (Yahoo Sports)	None
Maxwell Lewis	Slashing Wing Creator (1.05)	32.5	High (1.2)	15.0	8.5	2.0	1.0	66.8	Lewis was used as a long scoring wing with freedom to attack closeouts, create from the perimeter and exploit his size on the glass. The tiny two-game sample limits the evaluation, but 8.5 rebounds and two assists suggest a broader role than pure shot-making. His previous South Bay work had already established him as a player who received far more responsibility in the G League than with the NBA club. (Sports Illustrated)	None
Christian Koloko	Rim-Protecting Centerpiece (1.05)	30.0	Medium (1.1)	14.8	8.3	1.8	3.6	65.8	Koloko’s value centered on vertical defense, rebounding and controlling the paint rather than perimeter creation. The 3.2 blocks per game make the defensive role obvious, while his 8.3 rebounds gave South Bay a dependable interior presence. His two-way status also meant his G League minutes served as an important bridge between NBA reserve work and a larger developmental role. (ClutchPoints)	None
Jordan Goodwin	Point-of-Attack Rebound Guard (1.05)	25.5	Medium (1.1)	14.6	5.8	3.4	2.5	60.8	Goodwin played with the physicality of a bigger guard, pressuring the ball while crashing the glass and pushing transition opportunities. His 1.9 steals and 5.8 rebounds are particularly revealing for a guard, and the five assists in his January double-double showed how naturally his game could expand when he had more control of the offense. That all-around profile helped earn him a Lakers two-way contract. (Coachella Valley Lakers)	NBA Call-Up, Two-Way Contract (2025)
Armel Traoré	Mobile Stretch Forward (1.05)	25.4	Medium (1.1)	13.3	8.1	1.6	0.6	54.5	Traoré supplied South Bay with a mobile frontcourt option who could run the floor, attack space and stretch defenses enough to keep opposing bigs moving. His rebounding was a major part of the package, while the 1.4 made threes on the season show why opponents could not simply ignore him outside. A 27-point, 10-rebound game against Texas illustrated the scoring upside within that athletic forward role. (Coachella Valley Lakers)	None
Grayson Murphy	Franchise Floor General (1.05)	27.2	Medium (1.1)	7.6	4.3	6.6	2.1	47.6	Murphy’s influence came primarily through orchestration rather than scoring. He consistently kept the ball moving, generated advantages with passing and added defensive activity, reflected by 6.6 assists and 1.8 steals. His role was especially useful in a G League environment where lineups changed frequently and someone had to provide structure.	None
Trey Jemison	Interior Screening Big (1.05)	24.3	Medium (1.0)	10.5	7.8	1.8	1.6	45.6	Jemison provided a traditional interior presence built around screens, rolls, offensive rebounding and physical defense. The 3.3 offensive rebounds point to his work around the rim, while 7.8 total rebounds gave South Bay extra possessions. His short sample still showed a clear fit as a reliable interior outlet rather than a perimeter-oriented big.	None
Kylor Kelley	Paint Defensive Anchor (1.05)	24.3	Medium (1.1)	11.1	6.5	1.4	2.2	49.0	Kelley was primarily a back-line deterrent, using his length to erase shots and clean up possessions around the rim. His 1.9 blocks complemented strong finishing efficiency, and his role became valuable enough to produce NBA call-ups during the season. The defensive reputation was already established before this campaign, with Kelley having previously led the G League in blocks and earned All-Defensive honors. (OurSports Central)	NBA Call-Up (2025)
Devonte’ Graham	Veteran Pick-and-Roll Organizer (1.05)	30.4	Medium (1.1)	10.8	1.6	4.6	1.8	43.4	Graham immediately supplied veteran ball-handling and perimeter shooting to a young South Bay group. His responsibility was less about volume scoring than organizing possessions, manipulating pick-and-rolls and creating clean looks for teammates. In his debut he generated 19 points and six assists, giving the offense a noticeably more experienced initiator. (Sports Illustrated)	None
Sir’Jabari Rice	Instant-Offense Reserve (1.0)	21.9	Low (1.0)	13.6	1.8	3.2	1.0	39.2	Rice was a scoring spark who could enter the game and immediately attack gaps or fire from three. His 43.1% three-point shooting gave him legitimate floor-spacing value, while 3.2 assists showed that his offensive role was not limited to hunting shots. He remained primarily a reserve creator, but his ability to change the tempo made him useful in second-unit stretches.	None
Solomon Young	Stretch-Pick Big (1.0)	21.6	Low (1.0)	9.5	4.8	1.5	1.2	34.0	Young occupied a complementary frontcourt role built around screening, interior activity and enough shooting range to pull defenders away from the paint. His 40.4% three-point shooting was particularly useful for a big who otherwise worked around the glass. He could also become a more aggressive scorer when South Bay needed additional frontcourt offense.	None
DaJuan Gordon	3-and-D Wing (1.0)	24.2	Low (1.0)	8.7	5.1	1.9	1.1	33.6	Gordon filled a classic complementary wing function, defending on the perimeter, spacing the floor and attacking opportunities without dominating possessions. His rebounding and assist numbers gave the role some connective value beyond shooting. He also showed flashes of a larger offensive ceiling, including a 27-point, 10-rebound Winter Showcase performance. (Sports Illustrated)	None
Joirdon Nicholas	Frontcourt Energy Reserve (1.0)	12.9	Low (1.0)	8.3	4.9	0.8	0.8	29.6	Nicholas provided short-burst interior energy, using his size to chase offensive rebounds, finish near the rim and defend bigger matchups. The limited minutes kept his offensive responsibilities modest, but 4.9 rebounds in 12.9 minutes suggests a player who could influence possessions without needing designed touches.	None
Vincent Valerio-Bodon	Defensive Utility Wing (1.0)	21.7	Low (1.0)	5.4	2.8	1.7	1.7	23.2	Valerio-Bodon served as a connective wing who could defend, move the ball and provide occasional perimeter scoring. His 1.3 steals were a notable part of the defensive profile, while the passing gave him a useful secondary role when primary creators were on the floor. He could also stretch defenses enough to punish late rotations.	None
Jhonathan Dunn	Movement Shooting Specialist (1.0)	15.1	Low (1.0)	7.3	1.5	0.7	0.7	20.4	Dunn’s clearest offensive identity was movement shooting, particularly from beyond the arc, where he converted 45.9% of his threes. That shooting allowed him to contribute without monopolizing possessions, while his limited minutes kept him in a specialist rotation role. He nevertheless showed scoring punch when opportunities opened up, including a 24-point outing against Motor City.	None
Olisa Akonobi	Emergency Rim Protector (1.0)	12.0	Low (1.0)	2.0	4.0	1.0	1.0	16.0	With only one appearance, Akonobi’s sample is far too small for a broad offensive assessment. His role was essentially emergency frontcourt depth, with the 7-foot center providing rebounding and shot-blocking value in limited minutes. The four rebounds and one block in his lone outing fit that narrow interior function.	None
Alex Fudge	Defensive Frontcourt Reserve (1.0)	10.0	Low (1.0)	3.0	2.8	0.2	0.6	13.2	Fudge’s role was centered on length, activity and defensive coverage rather than offensive creation. The small workload limited his opportunities, but his profile remained that of a mobile frontcourt defender capable of contesting shots and switching onto some perimeter assignments. His South Bay stint represented another developmental stretch after earlier NBA and G League experience.	None