Earlier this month, the Los Angeles Lakers signed Collin Sexton.
The former Alabama star is coming off a year where he spent time with the Charlotte Hornets and Chicago Bulls.
He had averages of 15.4 points, 2.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 48.5% from the field and 40.1% from three-point range in 68 games.
ESPN’s Shams Charania wrote (on July 1): “Free agent Collin Sexton has agreed to a two-year, $19 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, sources tell ESPN.”
Collin Sexton Sends Out Bold IG Post
On Thursday night, Sexton made a post to Instagram.
He wrote: “Everything I thought was holding me back was actually pushing me forward.”
Here’s what people were saying in the comments:
@mr.81mr.81: “Great to have you on the Lakers”
@aj.ra7: “He gonna shock everyone WATCH”
@jacobyjohnson10: “Hornets fans miss u😢”
@offseasonhomes: “LA already rubbing off on you 👊🏾”
@s2karnage: “Let’s get it 💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿 welcome to la”
@imjaysteez: “Ready for the BIG STAGE 💜💛”
@demetrius._x: “Mans been in LA for 10 mins already on the ICE CUBE Wave 😂🏁🏆 Welcome To The Westside Brothe 💪🏿”
@cameragrammar: “Yep, the Jazz totally pushed you forward 🎷”
@kjcrowded: “18/3/5 type season”
Looking At Sexton
Sexton was the 8th pick in the 2018 NBA Draft after one season of college basketball.
In addition to the Bulls and Hornets, he has also spent time with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Utah Jazz over eight seasons in the NBA.
The Lakers wrote (via X) on July 12: “Bringing the energy to LA. Welcome to the Lake Show, Collin 💛”
The 27-year-old has career averages of 18.3 points, 2.7 rebounds and 3.6 assists per contest while shooting 47.2% from the field and 38.9% from three-point range in 475 games.
He has yet to appear in an NBA playoff game.
New Los Angeles Lakers Guard Collin Sexton Sends Out Bold Post