Lakers review Sekou Doumbouya's short stint in purple and gold
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers reflect on Sekou Doumbouya's brief tenure with the team during the 2021-22 season. Doumbouya, the 15th overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, signed a two-way contract with the Lakers after struggling with the Detroit Pistons. He played in just two games, recording 14 points, six rebounds, three steals, and two blocks in 16 minutes. Following his time with the Lakers, Doumbouya spent a season in the G League and is currently with the Koshigaya Alphas in Japan, marking the next chapter in his career.
- •Sekou Doumbouya played two games for the Lakers in the 2021-22 season.
- •He was originally drafted by the Detroit Pistons as the 15th pick in 2019.
- •Doumbouya totaled 14 points and six rebounds during his time in Los Angeles.
- •Currently, he plays for Koshigaya Alphas in Japan.
- •His NBA career was marked by limited success following high expectations.
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