Swider chipped in 21 points (8-17 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 1-3 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists and one steal across 28 minutes in Saturday's 94-81 Summer League win over the Pelicans.

Cooper Flagg, the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA draft, made his NBA Summer League debut on Thursday, but former Syracuse forward Cole Swider stole the show.

Who is Cole Swider? Cole Swider is a 6-foot-8 small forward attempting to make the Los Angeles Lakers' NBA roster by playing with L.A. in 2025 NBA Summer League.

Swider caught fire from beyond the arc on the way to another 20-point performance. He also turned in a strong showing on the boards, joining Darius Bazley with double-digit rebounds. Swider should continue to see key opportunities as Summer League continues.

Lakers need shooters to maximize Luka Doncic. Cole Swider’s Summer League breakout, with deadly threes and smooth movement, makes him a key piece to watch.