Lakers newcomer Dinwiddie joined practice for the first time today, walking off the court surrounded by reporters, and he also explained that the reason why the Purple and Gold chose the Mavericks over his former club is that the Lakers know how to win, and the Lakers' thoughtful gesture is also one of the keys to his joining.
Dinwiddie, who was traded from the Mavericks to the Nets in February 2022, teamed up with Doncic and head coach Kidd to help the team defeat the top seed Suns in the second round, and he scored 30 points at home in Game 7 of the decisive game, and was one of the contributors to the Mavericks' entry into the Western Conference finals; Before the trade deadline, he was traded by the Nets to the Raptors and then waived, and signed a contract with the Lakers not long after.
Dinwiddie mentioned today that the Mavericks and the Lakers are completely different, he described that it was like being bullied by bullies when he was a child, and the Mavericks were in a state like a loving mother, and would comfort and say, "Baby, don't worry about these, the Lakers are like a strict father, and they will say "Go outside to fight until you win", as far as you are concerned at this stage, the Lakers will be the best place to belong.
Dinwiddie believes the Lakers can rise to a level that no other team can achieve in a critical moment, winning the midseason tournament and playing top-notch content over the past few years. It's obviously not easy to do the same form all season, but in the end, they know how to win. 」
Lakers general manager Pelinka is also one of the reasons why Dinwiddie returned to his hometown of Los Angeles, he revealed that when he was abandoned by the Raptors, the first call he received was Pelinka's call, and when he visited the Lakers' training facility for the first time, the team prepared a No. 26 gold jersey for his son Elijah, prompting him to make the final decision.
He put on that gold number 26 jersey and ran down the hallway, and I saw Dinwiddie 26 behind him, and at the moment I was like, damn it, it was like it was real. Dinwiddie emotionally said that it was a very special moment for his son to be a part of his decision.
Dinwiddie will be on the court as soon as tomorrow for the game against the Pistons, and Lakers coach Ham believes that the new recruit will adapt quickly, and I just told him not to worry about making mistakes, and we will help him solve the problem. 」