It looks like the constant criticism from fans has finally led Rob Pelinka into Action mode. Not having made any addition to the Lakers roster throughout the summer, the GM is now assessing several young players to see if they fit the team’s needs. Well, their latest addition is 21-year-old Forward Alex Fudge, who very recently got waived by the Mavericks.
As per their latest announcement, the Purple and Gold franchise has signed Fudge on a presumable Exhibit 10 contract. However, the actual terms of the agreement have not been made public. Surely, many of you might be wondering who Alex Fudge is what he brings to the table for the Lakers. So, let’s dive right in.
Alex Fudge multi-college star and LeBron James fandom
While the world was getting into the hype of a young kid from Akron named LeBron James as he prepared to enter the league, another future star took his first breath in Jacksonville, Florida on May 6, 2003 to parents Alfred and Leiah Fudge. Growing up around the hoop culture, Alex immediately got hooked to the game and played in his hometown’s Robert E. Lee High School. Taking the basketball scene by storm, he averaged 17.9 points and 12.2 rebounds and even bagged two district championships. And growing up in Florida, he deemed LeBron James his favorite player and obviously, Miami Heat his favorite franchise.
Dominating in Jacksonville, Fudge became a four-star recruit and took his talents to LSU three years ago. Unfortunately, his game did not transition very smoothly at the college level and he could only average 3.3 points as a freshman. Then, he switched colleges and played for the Florida Gators during his sophomore season. Sure enough, his numbers saw a slight increase as he averaged 5.8 points and nearly five rebounds. Moreover, he displayed his defensive prowess by ranking second on his team in blocked shots with 25. Ready to take the next step, Fudge entered his name in last year’s NBA draft. But the journey has only gotten tougher for the forward.
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