# Lakers newcomer learns to trust franchise’s belief in him

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/lakers-newcomer-learns-to-trust-franchises-belief-in-him/
- Published: 2026-11-13T02:22:39+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-13T03:25:08+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/12/sports/sandro-mamukelashvili-lakers-trust-belief/
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Mamukelashvili scored 23 points in each of two Lakers wins.
- Redick wants him to play with greater freedom and confidence.
- The forward says the Lakers’ trust is helping him contribute.

## Summary

Sandro Mamukelashvili has scored 23 points in each of the Lakers’ recent wins over Atlanta and Milwaukee, helping fill gaps when key players were unavailable or left games. Coach JJ Redick says the Lakers want the forward to play with confidence and freedom, and sees his recent performances as evidence of what that trust can unlock.

Mamukelashvili, who joined the Lakers over the summer after spells with the Bucks, Spurs and Raptors, is averaging 10.8 points this season. He says earlier stretches on a two-way contract and out of the rotation sometimes made him doubt himself, while the Lakers have told him they want him to be himself and a significant part of the team. He is still working towards trusting that support and playing without overthinking.

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