Some guy named Smush

Who is Smush Parker and how is he averaging 20.5 points a game?

Yes, I realize Kobe hit the game-winner in Thursday's opener, but not for Parker's clutch three-pointer and the Lakers lose that game in regulation.

With 21 in the home-opening loss to the Suns on Thursday night, he's averaging 20.5 points-a-game with 3 rebounds and 2.5 steals a game thrown in. Is this what we've come to?

Some guy named Smush pulling this proud franchise's bacon out of the fire? Interesting times, indeed!