The Los Angeles Lakers did not make a move at the trade deadline, but they quickly added a player to the squad after it had passed. After being dismissed after being traded from the Brooklyn Nets to the Toronto Raptors, experienced point guard Spencer Dinwiddie was swiftly signed by the Lakers front office via the buyout market.
Dinwiddie, a native of Southern California who attended Taft High School in Woodland Hills, is now able to play for the team he grew up idolizing and cheering for—his local squad. The point guard talked about how wearing the purple and gold means a lot to his family.
Despite enjoying success with the Mavericks during a prior tenure, Dinwiddie is a native of the Los Angeles region and was an avid fan of the Lakers and Kobe Bryant growing up.
Friday night, he went to see the Lakers play the New Orleans Pelicans. He sat with Rob Pelinka as L.A. won handily. After the game, Dinwiddie headed to the Lakers locker room to catch up with some of his former and potential future teammates, including D’Angelo Russell and Rui Hachimura.
After being bought out by the Toronto Raptors and clearing waivers, guard Spencer Dinwiddie was introduced as a new addition by the Los Angeles Lakers.
Dinwiddie was traded by the Brooklyn Nets for Dennis Schroder at the trade deadline, and the rebuilding Raptors promptly discarded him. The Lakers and the Dallas Mavericks were the 30-year-old’s top two possibilities, but he was free to join with any team.
Despite enjoying success with the Mavericks during a prior tenure, Dinwiddie is a native of the Los Angeles region and was an avid fan of the Lakers and Kobe Bryant growing up.
He was seated with Rob Pelinka at the Lakers’ game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night as Los Angeles won a significant game.
The Lakers are now selecting what may be the finest buyout option on the market, even though they made no moves before to the deadline. Dinwiddie is an NBA veteran with a lengthy track record of making plays and scoring points.
Even though he had a difficult season with the Nets, averaging 12.6 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 6.0 assists while shooting 39.1% from the field and 32% from three, he is still a valuable asset to the Lakers, whose backcourt has been severely damaged this year.
Even if Gabe Vincent is still anticipated to return at some point, the Lakers now have Dinwiddie as backup point guard in case that doesn’t work out.
Tuesday is the Lakers’ next game, at which point they should have enough rest to start Dinwiddie against the Detroit Pistons. He’ll be sporting the Purple and Gold No. 26.
LeBron James and Anthony Davis discuss what Spencer Dinwiddie will bring to Lakers
When Dinwiddie arrived at the Lakers game, LeBron James was questioned about what he might be able to provide the squad.
“An additional ball handler, shot maker, and playmaker.” Another veteran, another person. It helps anytime you can bring in a veteran with that kind of skill, James stated.
When talking about Dinwiddie’s abilities and how he can benefit the Lakers, Anthony Davis echoed James.
“He’s a large guard,” stated Davis. “Obviously, we’ve seen what he did in Brooklyn and Dallas, when he made huge plays for them—shotmaker and playmaker. He’s a seasoned veteran in this league with a lot of experience.
