Ziaire Williams reflects on playing for Lakers as surreal experience
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 5:51 AM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
New Lakers forward Ziaire Williams expressed excitement about joining the team and playing in his hometown of Los Angeles. The 24-year-old, who previously played for the Brooklyn Nets, is known for his athleticism and defensive versatility. During a recent video, Williams described seeing his name on a Lakers jersey as a blessing and shared his eagerness to compete. With a one-year contract signed in mid-July, he aims to contribute significantly to a team in need of perimeter defenders as the upcoming season approaches.
- •Williams is 6-foot-9 and has a nearly 40-inch vertical leap
- •He averaged 10.2 points and 2.4 rebounds last season
- •Williams signed a one-year, $2.45 million contract with the Lakers
- •He described playing for the Lakers as 'super surreal'
- •Williams aims to improve his 3-point shooting this season
- 5:51 AMYahoo Sports — Ziaire Williams: Playing for the Lakers is 'super surreal'
"New Lakers forward and Southland native Ziaire Williams is thrilled to be playing for the Purple and Gold.
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