According to the news of the well-known basketball journalist Chalania, the Lakers officially signed a two-year formal contract with Austin Rivers, and then another famous Shams also confirmed the authenticity of this news, it seems that this year's lost draft in the summer league with his outstanding performance to conquer the Lakers' picky management, won himself this two-year formal contract, becoming the current 14 in the Lakers.
Many fans may be unfamiliar with this rookie, so let's introduce him. Austin Rivers, who has represented the University of Oklahoma in this year's draft, has represented the University of Oklahoma for four years, averaging 18.3 points, 5.5 rebounds and 4.6 assists in his senior year, shooting 44.3% from the field and 30.5% from three-point range.
However, after losing the election, Austin Rivers did not give up his basketball career, actively participated in the trial training of various teams, and finally got the opportunity to play in the summer league for the Lakers, and Rivers averaged 7.6 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game in this year's summer league. The Lakers management also recognizes Rivers' performance, and such a young two-legged guard can provide the Lakers with good immediate combat.
After signing Austin Rivers, the Lakers' roster is only the last place left, according to the Lakers management, this quota should not be used again before the start of the season, and will be left to some of the strength players who were bought out after the start of the season to supplement the team's last championship puzzle!