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Sexton Joins Lakers for Playoff Push | Birmingham News
Collin Sexton, the scoring guard with playoff dreams, just inked a two-year, $19.2M deal with the Lakers — his first real shot at postseason basketball after eight years without it. Tired of watching from home in April, he’s drawn to LA’s rising momentum and new coach JJ Redick’s faith in him. With a career average of 18.3 PPG and a proven scoring knack (including a record-setting season for Alabama players), Sexton’s ready to bring energy off the bench behind stars like Luka Doncic. He’s also reunited with former teammate Walker Kessler, praising his grit and fit for the Lakers’ culture —…
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