Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick reveals return plan with young center Christian Koloko.
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick says that their newest center and former second-round draft pick, Christian Koloko, will begin his play process with the Lakers G League affiliate, the South Bay Lakers.JJ Redick says Christian Koloko’s return to play process will begin with the South Bay LakersKoloko was medically cleared to play last week by the NBA's fitness-to-play panel.
McMenamin explained last month that the NBA's fitness-to-play panel consisted of a league-appointed doctor, a players union-appointed doctor and a mutually agreed-upon third doctor. The Lakers are optimistic that Koloko will eventually play a big role in the team. He appeared in 58 games as a rookie and averaged 3.1 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks while shooting 48 percent from the field in 13.8 minutes per game. While he wasn't a major contributor, he seemed well on his way to becoming a solid interior defender who could provide frontcourt depth for the Raptors.
The Lakers felt good about Koloko, and that he would get healthy soon, so they took a chance on him, signing him to a two-way contract in mid-Sept. 2024.
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