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Spencer Dinwiddie recently joined the LA Lakers after being bought out by the Toronto Raptors. The addition of Dinwiddie has strengthened the Lakers' roster, giving them a chance to compete in the Western Conference as the postseason approaches.
There were other options for Dinwiddie before he decided to join the Lakers. One of the teams that was interested in him was his former team, the Dallas Mavericks. He had two stints with the Mavericks but was traded away on both occasions without completing a season.
Now, he's not only reunited with his former teammate, D'Angelo Russell, but he'll also get a chance to play for his hometown team. In a recent media conference, Dinwiddie gave an analogy to explain why he decided to join the Los Angeles team.
"Let’s say you’re a kid and you get your a*s whooped by the bully. Dallas would have been like your mama, like, ‘It’s OK, baby," Dinwiddie said.
"Lakers are like your dad: ‘Nah, you better go out there and fight ‘til you win.’ And I just felt like that was what I needed at the time."
According to reports, the six-foot-five guard will play his first game for the Lakers on Tuesday as they face the Detroit Pistons.
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Spencer Dinwiddie's hilarious contract clause
NBA stars have different clauses in their contracts to keep them motivated at all times. For Spencer Dinwiddie, it's slightly different. In his $1.5 million deal with the Lakers, he will get an incentive of $1 if the team wins the championship.
Dinwiddie had a similar bonus in his deal with the Washington Wizards and he explained that it was an inside joke between himself and his agent, Jason Glushon.
"Me and Glushon basically made a deal that we'll keep it in whatever deal I sign, if possible, going forward," Dinwiddie said.
The Lakers are fixated on winning the championship this year and adding Dinwiddie could improve their chances. Gabe Vincent, the backup point guard they signed over the summer, has been injured for the majority of the season. Having a reliable backup guard like the former Colorado Buffalo could give them an edge.
The guard appeared in 48 games for the Brooklyn Nets this season and averaged 12.6 points, 3.3 rebounds and six assists.
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