Scotty Pippen Jr. didn't hear his name called on draft night, but the former Vanderbilt guard is getting his shot with the Los Angeles Lakers.
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According to The Athletic's Shams Charania, Pippen Jr. will sign a two-way deal with the Lakers.
Vanderbilt guard Scotty Pippen Jr. has agreed to a two-way NBA contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 24, 2022
Pippen Jr., the son of six-time NBA champion Scottie Pippen was a two-time All-SEC player for the Commodores and in joining the Lakers he will have one familiar face in his corner.
Scotty Pippen Jr, Cassius Stanley and Sierra Canyon are in L.A. to take on Windward.
— SLAM HS Hoops (@SLAM_HS) January 16, 2019
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Pippen Jr. played his high school basketball at Sierra Canyon and was a senior when LeBron's eldest son Bronny was in eighth grade.
You know LeBron James' longevity is on another level when he's hitting the court with his son's high school teammates.
Who did the Lakers select in the draft?
The Lakers came into the 2022 NBA Draft with just a pick, adding Max Christie with the No. 35 overall pick.
An Illinois native and 1-year Michigan State product, 19-year-old Max Christie is a 6’6’’ former McDonald’s All-American with two-way upside and a nice shooting stroke. https://t.co/l4bfaLPWz8
— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) June 24, 2022
Along with Pippen Jr. on a two-way contract, they added the son of another NBA legend in Shareef O'Neal.
O'Neal, the son of Lakers legend Shaquille O'Neal will join the Lakers for Summer League, while they also added Syracuse forward Cole Swider on a two-way deal.
