Coby Karl scored 18 points in the Lakers’ 81-73 loss Tuesday night to the Philadelphia 76ers in the Las Vegas Summer League. Karl scored in double figures for the third consecutive game, making a statement so far in the summer league.
Karl, a guard who played 17 games with the Lakers last season after signing as a free agent from Boise State last summer, needs a new contract for 2008-09. He’s been impressive while leading the Lakers’ summer league team in scoring.
Joe Crawford, the Lakers’ lone draft pick last month, added 16 points Tuesday.
The Lakers (1-2) continue summer league play against the Minnesota Timberwolves at 5:30 tonight at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.