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Los Angeles LakersSvi Mykhailiuk says LeBron James 'seems like a normal person'

Los Angeles Lakers rookie forward Svi Mykhailiuk says that LeBron James seems like a normal person. Mykhailiuk is a Ukrainian product that was selected as a second-rounder in the 2018 NBA Draft. He played his college ball at Kansas and s ready to play alongside the best player in the game as soon as possible. […]

Los Angeles LakersSvi Mykhailiuk excited to play with LeBron James

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past few months, you probably know the LeBron James is now a member of the Los Angeles Lakers. His move has generated a lot of excitement in La La Land and a lot of pundits are excited with the future of the Lakers franchise with James […]

NBALiAngelo Ball stood up from his JBA seat after learning the Lakers drafted Svi Mykhailiuk

LiAngelo Ball expected to hear his name called on draft night, either by the Lakers or the Suns. But when neither happened, his reaction was caught on camera on his family’s reality television show, Ball In The Family, which is streamed on Facebook. LiAngelo’s anxiety was palpable and it ended in distress when Svi Mykhailiuk’s name […]

Atlanta HawksAlex Len, Svi Mykhailiuk will bolster Ukraine in upcoming FIBA World Cup qualifiers

The Ukrainian National Team bolstered their ranks on Monday morning, as Alex Len and Svi Mykhailiuk have been added to the team’s roster for FIBA’s World Cup qualifiers in September. The Ukrainian Basketball Federation announced that Len and Mykhailiuk will be available to play in the upcoming qualifying games against Spain and Montenegro, according to […]

Los Angeles LakersLakers were terrified to miss out on Svi Mykhailiuk at 47th pick

The Los Angeles Lakers picked up a steal in the 2018 NBA draft as they acquired shooting guard Svi Mykhailiuk with the 47th pick. The 21-year-old now calls the Staples Center home, but Director of Scouting and Assistant GM Jesse Buss was “terrified” that they would miss out on drafting him on the evening as […]

Los Angeles LakersLakers' Svi Mykhailiuk gets teased about LeBron James by Jaren Jackson Jr.

Memphis Grizzlies No. 4 pick Jaren Jackson Jr. and Los Angeles Lakers second-round draft choice Svi Mykhailiuk made waves in the 2018 Summer League, with both of them making the All-Summer League second team. Both rookie standouts shared a light moment during Sunday’s NBA Rookie Photo Shoot. https://www.instagram.com/p/BmYbfyZngKV/ In the video, Jackson humorously admires Mykhailiuk […]

Los Angeles LakersVideo: Svi Mykhailiuk turning heads in Summer League

Svi Mykhailiuk has been one of the must-watch talents in Summer League, recently showing out with a 31-point performance against Collin Sexton and the Cleveland Cavaliers to knock them off during Monday night’s semifinal matchup. The Ukrainian international is only seven days into being a member of the Los Angeles Lakers and he’s already showing […]

Los Angeles LakersVideo: Svi Mykhailiuk shows off sleek handles

When the Los Angeles Lakers selected Svi Mykhailiuk as the 47th pick in last month’s NBA Draft, there was a collective groan on social media, mostly from people who have no idea who Mykhailiuk is. They did not have to wait that long for the former Kansas Jayhawks guard to introduce himself as probably the […]

Los Angeles LakersLakers sign Svi Mykhailiuk to 3-year deal

After officially signing LeBron James on Monday the Los Angeles Lakers locked up another player for next year signing second-round draft pick Svi Mykhailiuk to a three-year deal. Sources: The Los Angeles Lakers and No. 47 overall pick Svi Mykhailiuk are finalizing a three-year, $4.6M rookie deal. Deal includes team option. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) […]

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