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Lakers Nation > Blog > Lakers News > Rookie Svi Mykhailiuk Growing More Confident, Finding Rhythm With Lakers
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Rookie Svi Mykhailiuk Growing More Confident, Finding Rhythm With Lakers

Matthew Moreno
Published: 12/10/2018
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Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
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In large part due to success the Los Angeles Lakers had in the first and second rounds of recent NBA Drafts, expectations for Svi Mykhailiuk were higher than what you would typically find for a No. 47 selection.

A potent shooter at Kansas, Mykhailiuk was touted as an all-around player who was capable of putting the ball on the floor and defending. When the Lakers faced life without Brandon Ingram and Rajon Rondo, head coach Luke Walton named Mykhailiuk as a potential option at backup point guard.

He’s yet to fill that role but received more opportunities over the last three games as Lance Stephenson fell out of the rotation because of turnovers. Mykhailiuk struggled in his first chance, going 1-for-7 and making just one of five attempts behind the arc in a win against the San Antonio Spurs.

He was improved in the second game against the Spurs, and took another step forward on the end of a back-to-back. Mykhailiuk attributed that to finding a rhythm, as seen on Spectrum SportsNet

“It is what it is. Shooters shoot. My first couple games, just had to get in a rhythm.”

Following his poor performance in the finale of a four-game homestand, Mykhailiuk was back on the court for extra shooting. That paid off as he connected on 2-of-3 from deep, albeit in a loss to the Spurs.

Mykhailiuk then shot 4-for-8, making three 3-pointers en route to scoring a career-high 11 points against the Grizzlies. His improved play, coupled with Ingram and Rondo remaining on the mend, figure to lead to more minutes this week for Mykhailiuk.

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ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Managing Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers games, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
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