Suder makes Lakers Summer League debut

The REPORTER

Peter Suder played his first games in a Los Angeles Lakers uniform last week and wasted no time making an impact.

The Lakers began their Summer League play by facing the Golden State Warriors in the California Classic on Friday, July 3. Suder came off the bench to play 24 minutes, making one field goal and collecting three rebounds and one assist.

The next day, the website lakersnation.com reported that the Lakers announced the signing of Suder a two-way contract with the team, confirming numerous reports that had been made since the June 23 and 24 NBA Draft.  Meanwhile, Suder kept his career-opening momentum going in the Lakers’ second California Classic game, making a 3-pointer during their comeback win over the Miami Heat.

Suder is one of three two-way players for the Lakers this season. Lakersnation.com reporter Matthew Moreno said Suder is “a versatile guard and smart defender who should get plenty of on-ball opportunities for the Lakers throughout their Summer League games.”

Suder helped Carmel to two state championships, played at Bellarmine University for two years, then gained attention as part of a Miami (Ohio) team that completed a perfect regular season last year. He was named the Mid-American Conference (MAC) Player of the Year for last season, averaging 14.8 points and 4.6 rebounds per game.