Lakers Sign Thomas Robinson
- Updated: September 22, 2016
According to Mike Bresnahan of Spectrum SportsNet the Los Angeles Lakers have signed free agent forward Thomas Robinson.
Lakers announce signing of forward Thomas Robinson. He averaged 4.9 points, 4.8 rebounds w/ 5 teams since being drafted 5th overall in 2012.
— Mike Bresnahan (@Mike_Bresnahan) September 21, 2016
Eric Pincus of the Los Angeles Times also reported the news.
Haven’t seen deals yet (@YahooSports reporting) but I’m told both Metta World Peace & Thomas Robinson have non-guaranteed deals with Lakers
— Eric Pincus (@EricPincus) September 21, 2016
Robinson shared his excitement on the news.
Doesn’t matter how many times you fail. You have no chance to fight if you stay down! #allglorytoGOD. FOEINC #LA
— thomas robinson (@Trobinson0) September 21, 2016
Robinson is a former first round pick of the Sacramento Kings back in 2012. He has spent time with the Kings, Houston Rockets, Portland Trial Blazers, Philadelphia 76ers, and Brooklyn Nets throughout his career.
Robinson has struggled to find his way in the NBA and is hoping that Los Angeles can be a place that he can call home. As more information surfaces on the Lakers and their roster moves we will keep you up to date.
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