Cameron Carr takes shot at Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ahead of Lakers debut
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
Incoming Los Angeles Lakers rookie Cameron Carr, acquired in a trade during the NBA draft, expressed his preference for guarding Anthony Edwards over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Carr's comments reference Gilgeous-Alexander's reputation for foul-baiting, which has drawn scrutiny despite his scoring success in the regular season. The Lakers faced the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference semifinals, where Oklahoma City swept the series. Carr aims to make an impact in his first season with the Lakers.
- •Cameron Carr was traded to the Lakers during the NBA draft.
- •He expressed a preference to guard Anthony Edwards over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
- •Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 9 free throw attempts per game this season.
- •The Lakers were swept by the Thunder in the Western Conference semifinals.
- •Carr aims to make a significant impact as a rookie with the Lakers.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Cameron Carr once threw shade at Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
"Incoming Lakers rookie Cameron Carr took a shot at Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and one infamous aspect of his game.
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