Lakers’ Collin Sexton trying to remain pateint with finding rhythm

Collin Sexton is still working to find his rhythm and a settled role with the Los Angeles Lakers after missing pre-season and training camp with a strained right calf. Coach JJ Redick has urged patience, while Sexton says he is gradually moving towards feeling like himself again.

Sexton scored 18 points and recorded six assists in Monday’s win over Atlanta, following 17 points against Detroit on Sunday. It was his first time this season scoring in double figures in consecutive games while also posting a positive plus-minus in both; he had earlier set a season high with 21 points against the Clippers on 28 October. Signed to a two-year, $19 million deal in the off-season, he estimates he may need another week and a half to two weeks to return to normal.