Sources said the Lakers – in need for frontcourt help – are leaders to sign Koloko, the 22-year-old former Raptors second-round pick. He has been deciding among multiple teams and is now finalizing a commitment on a deal to make his NBA return. https://t.co/QEYw7Oqwvj
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) September 14, 2024
Los Angeles Lakers are frontrunners to sign Christian Koloko
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September 14, 2024 14 Comments
https://x.com/LakersNation/status/1834791381652357197
https://x.com/GuruLakers/status/1834787149516095749
https://x.com/Quest18Pod/status/1834785579093180737
It will be interesting to see if the Lakers actually can add Koloko to their roster. He is a talented young player who had medical issues with blood clots that might have derailed his career but now has been given the green light to play. In 13.8 mpg with Raptors, he averaged 3.1 points, 2.9 rebounds, 0.5 assists, 1.0 blocks, and 0.4 steals. Kind of like a defensive version of Jaxson Hayes. Won’t start but would be huge improvement as rim protector when AD was on the bench. Let’s keep fingers crossed that he is willing to sign with us on exhibition contract until we can create roster spot.
https://x.com/iDude14/status/1834834007852527969
Kid actually has a nice release on his jumper. Could develop into the stretch five the Lakers need. Hopefully, we can actually sign him to help balance our roster. Could be great addition.
https://x.com/AaronBenRose/status/1834944744004178048
Christian shot 1-12 from deep. This was his 1 make. He only shot 62% from line. Has nice looking shot though and is not afraid to shoot the three. Great shot blocker though.
https://x.com/LakersLegacyPod/status/1834806953237004535
https://x.com/LakersLegacyPod/status/1834871108199133630
https://x.com/droppingdimes98/status/1834789059161735290
https://x.com/Tim_NBA/status/1834988983266246862
https://x.com/ADHDGoat/status/1834790982325264877
Koloko was best second round pick in the league last season until the blood clot problem shut him down.