Los Angeles – The young Dominican player Chris Mañón continues to rise in his professional basketball career. It has been confirmed that he will sign a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers.Mañón, who recently was part of the Golden State Warriors team in the NBA Summer League, joins one of the most recognized basketball franchises.He is expected to provide depth in the rotation of point guards, behind experienced players like Marcus Smart and Gabe Vincent.Despite not having been selected in the past Draft, the Dominican player stood out in Las Vegas.He averaged 9.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.6 steals and 1.4 blocks in just 17.1 minutes per game, over seven games.
G League Opportunity
With this two-way agreement, it is expected that Mañón will spend most of the 2025-26 season with the South Bay Lakers, the G League affiliate team. However, he could be called up at any time to reinforce the main team in the NBA.This type of contract will allow you to continue developing within the Lakers system, with possibilities of obtaining a more stable position in the future.A New Step for Dominican Talent
The arrival of Chris Mañón to the Lakers represents a significant step forward for Dominican basketball, which is increasingly present in the NBA.Chris Mañon’s Profile Summary
- Nationality: Dominican 🇩🇴
- Position: Shooting guard/point guard
- Status: Not selected in the 2025 Draft
- Summer League (with Warriors): 9.0 PTS / 4.3 REB / 1.6 STL / 1.4 BLK / 17.1 MIN
