De La Lakers achieved the headlines this week with the signing of former college -striking RJ Davis. The 23-year-old guard, who played at the University of North Carolina, was officially announced as part of the Lakers training camp and joined Eric Dixon, Arthur Kaluma and Augustas Marčiulionis.
Via the Los Angeles Lakers: “The Los Angeles Lakers have signed guard RJ Davis, Vooruit Eric Dixon, Vooruit Arthur Kaluma, and guard Augustas Marčiulionis.”
Davis had an impressive collegial career, especially during his junior season, where he had an average of 21.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.2 steals per game per game while shooting 39.8% from outside. His scoring capacity and shooting efficiency made him one of the top players in college basketball last season, and fans took note of his transition to professional level.
Career-High 42 points for RJ Davis 🔥
He scored more than half of the UNCs points in their victory over Miami 🤯 pic.twitter.com/3waee8gwCl
– ESPN (@ESPN) February 27, 2024
Although Davis is not expected to make the 15-man regular season schedule of the Lakers immediately, the franchise has a history of the successful development of young, unprecedented talent. Players such as Austin Reaves and Alex Caruso started in the same way and grew into important contributors.
Responses on social media have been overwhelming. Fans of both the Lakers and UNC expressed excitement for Davis’s chance.
Some fan reactions
@Iam_ce_dephrent posted: “RJ ?? !!! Let’s go! Idk as a ppl understands how solid guy was at UNC.”
@denze.l_j added: “I liked RJS competition during the Summer League.”
@charliesarafian said: “Not, people don’t know who RJ Davis is.”
@Davewal10876151 Shared: “Congratulations rj. That hard work has paid off. You certainly have earned a shot. Continue with my husband.”
UNC fans also went in and showed their pride.
@Camerkobe24 wrote: “We love you, I’ll miss you as a wheat.”
@Emanuelv24 said: “My UNC -Hart is happy to see RJ with my FAV NBA team.”
@Dremakinmonay concluded: “This is great !! Only the beginning. Hart & Husle can’t learn.”
As the training camp approaches, Davis will try to prove himself in the hope of playing a more permanent role. With talent, drive and fan support by his side, he is a name to look at in the storylines of the prescription of Lakers.
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