Mel McCants reflects on brief Lakers career during 80th season

Mel McCants, who played for the Los Angeles Lakers during the 1989-90 NBA season, is highlighted as part of the team's jersey history. After a successful college career at Purdue, where he averaged 12.4 points and 5.2 rebounds, McCants went undrafted and signed as a free agent with the Lakers. He appeared in 13 games, averaging 1.7 points and 0.5 rebounds before continuing his career in the Continental Basketball Association. The Lakers are currently celebrating their 80th season since their founding in 1946.

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