Exactly as everyone predicted, Devin Ebanks stepped onto the summer league roster of the two-time defending world champion Los Angeles Lakers and promptly twice led the team in scoring its first two games.

What’s that? Not what everyone expected? Oh …

As it is, he’s the fifth leading scorer in Las Vegas and the four above him are known as scorers. Ebanks, of course, is not, but he’s tops in points among players who’ve played two games. He’s 17-for-32 from the floor and 3-for-6 from 3-point range … which is more surprising than his three total rebounds.

The Lakers play again today and NBA.com’s top-ranked rookie looks to extend the favorable reviews.

“I had to play a role at West Virginia that really didn’t call for me to score and now I get a chance to show that here,” Ebanks said. “It was fun. I was having fun out there, showcasing my talent.”

Person described Ebanks as a “runner, a defender … [and] a good slasher” and noted that while the rookie isn’t known as a 3-point shooter, the coach believes he will be able to make them at the pro level. Ebanks was 1-for-3 from 3-point range Friday.