The Lakers have waived former Texas Tech guard Mac McClung, according to Jovan Buha of The Athletic (Twitter link).
McClung signed an Exhibit 10 contract with Los Angeles as an undrafted rookie this offseason and played for the team at the Las Vegas Summer League and in the preseason. However, he struggled with his shot, making just 6-of-31 attempts (19.4%) in Vegas and 1-of-7 (14.3%) in three preseason contests.
McClung played two seasons for Georgetown before joining the Red Raiders as a junior. He averaged 15.5 points, 2.7 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 2020/21.
There was a sense that McClung could be a candidate for a two-way contract if he impressed the Lakers this fall, but the club signed Sekou Doumbouya on Tuesday to fill its open two-way slot. McClung’s next step will be with the South Bay Lakers, as he’s expected to be an affiliate player for L.A.’s G League team.
More like McClang amirite
Why did come out in the draft?
He had no choice but to come out and declare for the draft. He’ll be 23 in January.
At age 22 he’s at the point where NBA guys believe they see much of what the future brings for a player. Sure he can work on his game and be an exhibit 10 guy or G league guy and develop. But declaring for the draft had to happen this year for him.
In that picture, he looks like is 16… crazy
Exactly what I thought.
Kid plays hard, but is lacking in certain areas. He’ll have a career just b/c he plays hard, the way he does