Los Angeles Lakers have signed center Thomas Bryant from Washington Wizards on a free transfer. After completing 4 years with the Wizards, Thomas Bryant has shown his excitement to play at the Staples Center.
LA Lakers have tweeted a clip of the center, who is making a comeback after playing for the team during 2017-18 season. Bryant said, “I’m happy to be back in the Purple and Gold, and can’t wait to play in front of the best fans in the NBA.”
"I'm happy to be back in the Purple and Gold, and can't wait to play in front of the best fans in the NBA." – @nolimittb31 pic.twitter.com/x9vTEJyb17
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) July 6, 2022
The 2020-21 campaign was by far the best scoring season for Bryant in the NBA. During the season, he averaged 14 points and 6 rebounds. However, during the 2019-20 season, the 6-foot-10 center averaged 13.2 points and 7.2 rebounds in 46 games.
OFFICIAL: TB ? pic.twitter.com/xLCVO78XAL
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) July 6, 2022
Lakers struggled last season due to injuries and unavailability of a reliable center. LeBron James and team are also looking to sign Kyrie Irving from Brooklyn Nets using one or a couple of players to fulfill the transfer deal.
