Heading into 2021-22, many questioned if the Los Angeles Lakers’ lack of youth would be their downfall. As veteran guard Malik Monk shows here, they can still fly high when the need arises. With the Atlanta Hawks defense focusing in on Wayne Ellington’s miss, Monk sneaks into the lane and drops a vicious two-handed putback jam. Monk was on his game, pouring in 29 points and seven threes in a 134-118 win on January 7, 2021. · Jan 8, 2022