Lakers Press Release: Lakers Assign Coby Karl to D-Fenders For Final Time This Season

[SoCalMike]

Note: this was the right thing to do... he gets playing time that he desperately needs.

Source: Lakers Assign Coby Karl to D-Fenders For Final Time This Season

The Los Angeles Lakers have re-assigned guard Coby Karl to the Los Angeles D-Fenders of the NBA Development League, it was announced today by General Manager Mitch Kupchak.

Karl, who became the 11th NBA player assigned to a D-League affiliate earlier this season on November 28, was re-assigned to the D-Fenders February 14.

During his first assignment, Karl played in 10 games with the D-Fenders from November 29 - December 22, averaging 18.3 points, 5.8 rebounds and 4.5 assists in 38.4 minutes while shooting .435 from three-point range and .492 from the field.

In three games during his second stint with the D-Fenders from February 14 - February 19, Karl averaged 14.0 points, 5.7 rebounds and 5.3 assists in 37.2 minutes.

In 13 total games with the D-Fenders this season, Karl is averaging 17.3 points, 5.8 rebounds and 4.7 assists in 38.1 minutes.

[kobedaman24]

I haven't seen him play at all last few games.. I guess you're right, he does need to play somewhere.