Anthony Randolph "A.J." Lawson is a professional basketball player who plays for the Long Island Nets in the G League as of December 2024. Born and raised in Canada, Lawson's collegiate basketball career took flight at the University of South Carolina, where he played from 2018 to 2021. During his freshman year, he averaged 13.4 points and 4.3 rebounds per game. He earned a coveted spot on the Southeastern Conference (SEC) All-Freshman Team. Throughout his three seasons with the Gamecocks, Lawson continued to develop his skills, ultimately receiving Second-Team All-SEC honors from the coaches in 2021.
Lawson went undrafted in the 2021 NBA Draft. He began his professional journey with the College Park Skyhawks in the G League and averaged 11.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 1.3 steals per game. He also represented Canada in the 2019 FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup. During the tournament, Lawson emerged as a key player for his national team, leading Canada with 16.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game, helping the team reach the quarterfinals. From 2022 to 2024, Lawson continued his professional development with the Dallas Mavericks and their G League affiliate, the Texas Legends. As of December 1, 2024, he is playing for the Long Island Nets, focusing on securing a permanent NBA contract and advancing his professional basketball career.
AJ Lawson Contract Breakdown
According to Spotrac, Lawson is on a one-year (two-way) $2,048,494 contract with the Dallas Mavericks. This deal ensured an average annual salary of $2,048,494.
How much is AJ Lawson getting paid?
AJ Lawson is set to earn $2,048,494 for the 2024/25 NBA season as per Spotrac. This deal ensured an average annual salary of $2,048,494.
How much does AJ Lawson make in a minute?
If his salary is divided by the total minutes in a year, AJ Lawson makes $3.89 a minute in the 2024/25 NBA season.
AJ Lawson Career Earnings
As of December 2024, AJ Lawson has earned $1,000,000 from his NBA contracts as per Spotrac.
What are the terms of AJ Lawson’s contract?
AJ Lawson's ongoing contract is a two-way contract, so he will split his time between the G-League team and the NBA as per the contract.
AJ Lawson Contract History
According to Spotrac, these are all the contracts that AJ Lawson has signed in his career as of December 2024.
August 18, 2021
Signed a contract with Atlanta Hawks(ATL) - Exhibit 10.
July 26, 2022
Signed a Two-Way contract with Minnesota Timberwolves(MIN).
December 26, 2022
Signed a Two-Way contract with Dallas Mavericks(DAL).
March 03, 2024
Signed a four-year Rest-of-Season contract with Dallas (DAL).
October 10, 2024
Signed a Two-Way contract with Dallas (DAL).
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FAQs on AJ Lawson
A. AJ Lawson is 24 years old as of December 2024. He was born on July 15, 2000.
A. AJ Lawson is 6 feet 6 inches tall.
A. AJ Lawson went to St. Marguerite d'Youville and GTA Prep. high school.
A. AJ Lawson went to the University of South Carolina.
