Spencer Dinwiddie has joined the Lakers in the buyout window. With a lot of optimism shown from the HC and players alike, including LeBron James, upon the signing of the guard, it is to see how quickly he can adapt to Los Angeles life. The Lakers, who are sitting in the 9th spot on the Western Conference table, are looking for some sort of driving force for a late-season playoff push.
Good thing for Dinwiddie, the extra effort he has to channel to the Lakers for the championship challenge will not be without a significant incentive that has left the fans stunned.
Spencer Dinwiddie’s Unique Contract Clause
Adding an unusual clause to the contract is nothing new in sports. The new addition to the LA Lakers has one such amusing clause. Spencer Dinwiddie, the new Lakers guard, has an odd clause that if the Lakers win the NBA Championship this season, he will get one dollar as a bonus. Both the Lakers and the Celtics have the same number of championship titles (17), and if the former win this season, it will not only break the record but also benefit Dinwiddie. It is an inside joke that his agent, Jason Glushon and he made.
The exact number in his bonus will be one dollar, four quarters, and 10 dimes, as disclosed to ESPN reporter Dave McMenamin during the newbie’s first training session.
The former Colorado guard signed a $1.5 million contract for the rest of the season, with the Raptors paying the $19 million he owed them in his contract.
Dinwiddie’s Debut with the Lakers
The 30-year-old was traded from the Nets to the Raptors in exchange for Dennis Schroder and Thaddeus Young. Later, he was waived off, and the Lakers acquired him in the buyout market. Dinwiddie made his debut with the Lakers against the Detroit Pistons. He played for 26 minutes and recorded 6 points, 2 rebounds and 7 assists. The Lakers dominated the game and won by 125-111 at the Crypto.com Arena. It seemed from the way he was playing that he was well-equipped to adapt to the Lakers mold.
With his “defensive capabilities” and “offensive talent,” as described by HC Darvin Ham, he could make a huge impact on the team in the future. The coach mentioned that he might pair Dinwiddie with point guard D’Angelo Russell and shooting guard Austin Reaves in three-guard lineups.
The Lakers are in the 9th position on the Western Conference table and will face the Utah Jazz before the NBA All-Star games. Now it’s for all to see how well he fuels his desire to chase the championship. After all, it’s a matter of a dollar.
