Lakers rookie Cameron Carr follows father's path into NBA

First-round pick aims to impress in Summer League.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 91 min read

Los Angeles #Lakers rookie Cameron Carr follows father’s footsteps to #NBA. First-round pick and son of former NBA guard Via @MarcJSpears on X

What happened: Los Angeles Lakers rookie Cameron Carr is following in the footsteps of his father, former guard Chris Carr, as he begins his professional career. The first-round pick is aiming to prove his ability in Summer League play.

Why it matters: The transition marks a generational milestone as Carr establishes his place in the professional ranks. It offers the Lakers an extended evaluation of their incoming draft selection ahead of the upcoming 2026-27 season.

By the numbers: Carr scored 45 points across his first two Summer League appearances.

What to watch: Carr will continue his development in Summer League before training camp begins.

Sources

@MarcJSpears 2026-07-09T17:35:42.388724+00:00

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