ANTHONY LAMB

EDINBURG — Anthony Lamb, Daishen Nix and Trevelin Queen played pivotal roles for the Rio Grande Valley Vipers during their run to the 2021-22 NBA G League Championship, the team’s fourth title in its history. Lamb, Nix, Queen and the RGV Vipers hosted Day 1 of a three-day basketball “Champ Camp” on Monday at the Vipers Practice Facility in Edinburg. Queen was named the 2022 NBA G League Most Valuable Player and Finals MVP, in addition earning a spot on the All-NBA G League first team and All-Defensive Team. Lamb was a NBA G-League third-team member, and Daishen Nix is under contract with the Houston Rockets. Now, RGV Vipers players like Lamb, Nix and Queen hope they can help inspire the next generation of basketball players in the Valley while creating similar paths as Payton at the NBA level.

The win improves the Vipers to 17-6, and gives them a two-game lead over South Bay in the Western Division. With their two leading scorers and playmakers called up to the Rockets, the Vipers’ depth has kept them on a winning track. The Vipers cut into the lead with a 34-23 advantage in the second and trailed 64-59 at the half. The Vipers went into the game leading the league in rebounding, despite Kabengele being their tallest player at 6-foot-9. Mitchell and Lamb had three blocks shots apiece and Mitchell, Kabengele and Tyler Bey had three steals apiece.

For many years, Anthony Lamb thought he wasn’t worthy, not deserving to have a dad.

For many years, Anthony Lamb thought he wasn’t worthy, not deserving to have a dad.

For many years, Anthony Lamb thought he wasn’t worthy, not deserving to have a dad.

Joel Embiid had 31 points and 12 rebounds and the Philadelphia 76ers extended their winning streak to six games with a 119-100 win over the short-handed San Antonio Spurs.