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Mike Trudell: Goudelock learned a ton from his veteran teammates. He cited @Metta World Peace for staying in great shape, esp. the stuff he eats. Twitter

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Kevin Ding: Goudelock said he will try to work out with Bynum this summer in Atlanta. Twitter

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The Los Angeles Lakers teamed up with their official airline partner, Delta Air Lines and Heal the Bay to clean up Dockweiler State Beach. Andrew Bynum, Andrew Goudelock and the Laker Girls each captained a team of 20 people in a trash pick-up competition. One hundred and eighty eight pounds of trash was collected overall, and Team Gold, led by Andrew Goudelock, was the winning team, collecting seventy eight pounds of trash. NBA.com

Los Angeles Lakers, Andrew Bynum, Andrew Goudelock 

Andrew Goudelock and Darius Morris didn't get a chance to participate in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas last year because it was canceled in the wake of the lockout, but the rookie guards could be headed there when it resumes July 13-22. "We haven't really thought of summer league yet," Brown said. "Naturally, Goudelock and Morris (would be candidates). I don't know about anybody else. Obviously, for the two rookies, it would be great for them." Los Angeles Daily News

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In a sign of Andrew Goudelock's slightly increasing profile, officials from Chinese shoe company Peak wrote a greeting to Chinese vice president Xi Jinping on Goudelock's shoes Friday night. Xi was at Staples Center for the game against Phoenix. Goudelock has a two-year endorsement deal with Peak. "Just to be able to represent a company is the biggest thing for me," said Goudelock, selected 46th overall by the Lakers last June. "I'm trying to make my way. They're trying to make their way. It's a good fit." Los Angeles Times

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While Brown sees other teams and counts their playmakers in relation to his roster, Goudelock simply sees red. After finishing fourth in the NCAA scoring race as a senior, averaging 23.7 points per game, Goudelock waited and waited on draft night as nearly two teams passed on him for every point he averaged last year. "You try not to think about those types of things but that means 45 teams passed up on me," Goudelock said. ESPN.com

Los Angeles Lakers, Andrew Goudelock 

The draft night snub has been a clear motivator for Goudelock. He couldn't help but smile when asked about what it meant to him to put up 12 points, three rebounds and three assists in 25 minutes while the guy he was matched up with, Charlotte's No. 9 draft pick Kemba Walker, finished with 12 points (on a worse shooting line), six rebounds and six assists in 34 minutes. "I think I’m just as good as everybody in that draft," Goudelock said. ESPN.com

Los Angeles Lakers, Andrew Goudelock 

Alex Kennedy: Kobe Bryant gave Andrew Goudelock a new nickname: "Mini-Mamba." It's fitting since Goudelock constantly studied Bryant's game in college. Twitter

Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant, Andrew Goudelock 

Kevin Ding: From Andrew Goudelock on "Mini-Mamba" nickname being a compliment: "Especially coming from the real Mamba! I hope it sticks." Twitter

Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant, Andrew Goudelock 

Eric Pincus: Stood next to @0Goudelock in the locker room and asked him - 6'3"? Really? He's barely 6'1" if that - but then Shannon was 6'4"? Ha Twitter

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John Ireland: Drew Goudelock stayed overnight at a Milwaukee hospital-treated for dehydration. He's back w team at shootaround -cleared to play tonight Twitter

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Pau Gasol: Great job by @Metta World Peace and Andrew Goudelock from the bench!! Gran trabajo de Metta WorldPeace y Goudelock! #GoLakers #4Lakers4AllStar Twitter

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Darius Morris and Andrew Goudelock took different routes to the NBA, but they find themselves in the same position these days. Morris grew up in Los Angeles and was recruited by a number of college programs before landing at Michigan. Goudelock grew up in Georgia and received just one scholarship offer, from Charleston, but put together a stellar college career. Now, Morris and Goudelock are living the dream as rookies for the Los Angeles Lakers. Neither expected to be picked by the Lakers on draft night, but both are thrilled to don purple and gold. HoopsWorld

Los Angeles Lakers, Darius Morris, Andrew Goudelock 

“I knew from the jump that they really liked me and that they were looking at me, but I didn’t know if I was going to be around for pick number 41,” Morris told HOOPSWORLD. “I didn’t really know where I was going to go on draft night. Looking back on it, I wouldn’t want to be any other place. I’m happy that they drafted me.” “I didn’t see it coming either,” Goudelock said. “Just like him, I didn’t know if I would be around for pick number 46, but my window was a little bit bigger than his. I could’ve gone anywhere from the 20’s to the 50’s so I didn’t really know. I was just waiting around to see what was going to happen, but luckily I got picked by one of the best organizations in the game. They’re first class. They do everything first class. This is about business here, it’s all about winning. You can really see that is the focus of every guy through his work ethic. You can just tell that the tradition around here is winning. It’s win or go home for us every day and I like the situation.” HoopsWorld

Los Angeles Lakers, Darius Morris, Andrew Goudelock 

What has been the biggest surprise for each rookie? “The biggest shock is probably just how good everybody is out there on that floor,” Morris said. “Not just offensively, but in terms of defense and being able to cover spots so quickly with their length and athletic ability. It’s a little bit different than college.” “Guys are way taller, way longer, way faster and the pace of the game is different,” Goudelock said. “Also, I’m still getting used to the three seconds in the key. The game is totally different from college, just about every aspect of the game – defensively, offensively, the concepts – everything is different. I kind of knew what to expect, but once you start going through it, it still catches you by surprise. Everything is a learning process.” HoopsWorld

Los Angeles Lakers, Darius Morris, Andrew Goudelock 

Unfortunately Steve got hurt that very game and Morris has quickly become the team’s second point guard. Fellow rookie Andrew Goudelock has made eight appearances for the Lakers but Coach Mike Brown has been clear that he only feels Goudelock is suitable in the role of off-guard. That means it’s Fisher and Morris for about 48 combined a night, a far cry from the inactives and DNP-CDs that Darius was racking up to start the season. “Patience, Patience is something I kept telling myself, especially being a rookie on a veteran-led team like this on the Lakers,” said Morris. “Their track record of relying on rookies to come in and play a lot of minutes is not really deep so you can’t get frustrated, you just have to control what you can control.” HoopsWorld

Los Angeles Lakers, Mike Brown, Darius Morris, Andrew Goudelock 

Sam Amico: Rookies Darius Morris (Michigan) and Andrew Goudelock (Charleston) survive Lakers cuts. Ex-Celtic Gerald Green did not. Twitter

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Troy Murphy officially became a Lakers backup power forward, signing a one-season deal worth $1.3 million. Murphy played sparingly last season with the New Jersey Nets and the Boston Celtics, averaging only 3.1 points and 3.2 rebounds in 35 games. - Andrew Goudelock and Malcolm Thomas returned to the Lakers' training camp after playing for the developmental league D-Fenders against Bakersfield on Saturday. Los Angeles Daily News

Los Angeles Lakers, Troy Murphy, Malcolm Thomas, Andrew Goudelock 

Talks haven't formally taken place yet since the NBA ended its lockout. But Goudelock's agent, Austin Walton, remains optimistic that his client will land a roster spot. "If everything stays intact with their roster," Walton said," I feel pretty good where he is in making the team based on the conversations we have had when he was drafted." Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Lakers, Andrew Goudelock 

The Lakers must also find a backup shooting guard if free agent Shannon Brown signs with another team. "There's a spot or two in the backcourt and a spot or two in the frontcourt, but we also have two rookies that we drafted in the middle of the second round that probably deserve a chance to be looked at and have promise," Kupchak said, referring to guards Darius Morris of Michigan and Andrew Goudelock of College of Charleston. Los Angeles Times

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