Ty Lawson ready to intern behind Billups, Carter

Posted Sep 28, 2009
Ty Lawson plans to be patient as he begins his NBA career. Minutes early in the season will likely be hard to come by for the Nuggets guard, selected 18th in this year's NBA draft. And while that won't sit well with fans who have a Christmas Eve-type expectation of seeing the North Carolina product on the court, it will be coach George Karl's decision on when Lawson is ready for a significant role. (Denver Post)

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