Los Angeles Lakers are preparing for their first chapter without LeBron James since 2018.
Among numerous signings in free agency and via trade, Collin Sexton is a guard poised to have a great year in California.
Last year, Sexton played in 68 games for the Charlotte Hornets and Chicago Bulls, averaging 17.5 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 26 minutes per game.
Sexton gave his first statement since he joined the Lakers in an interview for ESPN:
“It’s been amazing. Everyone’s just pretty much open and welcoming, and it’s been good to talk to the coaches, talk to the players. It’s a whole bunch of new faces, so we’re all learning each and every day together," he said.
Most important factor for arrival
After years of playing in mostly mediocre teams, Sexton now has a chance to do something he always aspired to do, play winning basketball.
"I would say just opportunity to win, being on big stage and being in the situation where I can try to come in and impact winning," he started.
"I feel like I’ve been on different teams where it’s just been a lot tougher. Of course, the want to win, it’s always been there. But it’s definitely tough to win in the NBA. It’s a hard thing and each and every night we’re playing against the best of the best."
"So I think just being on this stage and being able to impact winning each and every day, and what I bring to the team and bring to the game. I feel like I just fit right in," he concluded.