"Solid depth move for the Lakers"- NBA fans express excitement as Los Angeles Lakers signs Kylor Kelley

NBA pro Kylor Kelley has recently signed a training camp contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, adding depth and rim protection. The team made the announcement formally on Monday. A training camp contract, reportedly an Exhibit 10 agreement, was given to the former Dallas Mavericks player. Now, he is able to compete for a roster spot with training camp and still have his opportunities of playing with the South Bay Lakers.

However, the terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Meanwhile, once the news went public, it garnered reaction from the netizens.

Kylor Kelley reunites with Luka Doncic as the Los Angeles Lakers fans react to the rim-protector’s signing

Kylor Kelley just finished his first NBA season. The L.A. Lakers have one two-way contract and one regular roster spot available going into camp. Since losing Anthony Davis, Los Angeles has prioritized size and inside defense, and Kylor Kelley seems perfect for this.

In addition to providing flexibility with South Bay in case he does not secure a roster place, his presence gives the L.A.

Lakers another way to guard the rim behind Deandre Ayton. Additionally, he was reunited with Luka Doncic, who was his former teammate. Meanwhile, once the news was made public, netizens flocked to X to react to the whole thing. They commented under the Lakers' official post and welcomed the player with open arms. Others also reacted in a similar way as one said that it's a “solid depth move for the Lakers,” while another one excitedly said, lets go.

Finally, one fan said him and Dalton will make a power move.

Moreover, one wrote “welcome Kylor,” while another one wrote, “got signed on his birthday.” Additionally, a third user asked him to block the doubters and “paint the town purple and gold.”

Exploring Kylor Kelley’s journey: From G League standout to Los Angeles Lakers rim protector

The 7-foot shot blocker returns to the organization after spending most of last season with the South Bay Lakers in the G League. Kylor Kelley appeared in 32 games with South Bay.

He has also appeared in 108 G League career games over four seasons with South Bay, Maine, Raptors 905, and Austin.

Aside from the G League, the 28-year-old has played internationally in Canada, Denmark, and England as well. His defense later made him land an NBA spot. He played in 11 games with the New Orleans Pelicans and Dallas Mavericks. On February 2 against the Cleveland Cavaliers, he had a 12-point, 11-rebound double-double in his first NBA game with Dallas.At the college level, Kylor Kelley has also played two seasons at Oregon State University. Following his senior season, he earned his second consecutive Pac-12 All-Defensive Team selection after starting all 31 games and finishing first in the conference and second nationally in rejections per game.Also read: Kevin Love eyes a fresh start with the Los Angeles Lakers as he targets a return to the big-market spotlight