Overview

On October 17,⁤ 2024, the Detroit Pistons ⁣announced the signing of forward Jalen Lawson to a two-year contract. HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto first reported the​ deal on October 17, 2024.

Lawson’s Path to the ‌NBA

Lawson initially joined the Toronto Raptors on April 11, 2023, converting from a two-way⁤ contract to a non-guaranteed‌ standard NBA deal worth $2.4 million over two years. A two-way contract allows a player to play up to 50⁢ regular-season ⁣games with the NBA team while also being eligible to play with the team’s G League affiliate.

Prior to signing with the Pistons, Lawson spent time with the Raptors and their G ⁢League affiliate, the raptors 905.

2023-2024 Season Performance with the Raptors

During⁤ the 2023-2024 NBA season, ⁣the 25-year-old Lawson appeared in 26 games for the Toronto Raptors,⁢ averaging 9.1 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game. He showcased his scoring ability with a career-high 32-point performance against ‌the Washington wizards on March 10, 2024, and followed that up⁤ with 28 points against ⁣the Philadelphia ‌76ers in the Raptors’ next game.

Dominance in the G league

Lawson also excelled with the Raptors 905,leading the team in scoring with ‌19.6 points per game. He shot 38% from three-point range and contributed 4.7 rebounds and 2.5 assists​ per game. His performance earned him ⁣recognition as the Raptors 905 representative at the G League Next Up game during the 2024 NBA all-Star Weekend.

Hometown​ Roots

Lawson was raised in Brampton,Ontario,Canada,adding a local connection to his basketball ⁢journey.