Recently inking rookie Brandon Ingram and Chinese prospect Yi Jianlian to deals, the Lakers made good on their promise finally re-signing center, Tarik Black on Wednesday.
Averaging 9.7 points and 11.4 rebounds per 36 minutes, Black will likely serve as a backup center for Luke Walton behind Timofey Mozgov but in front of newly signed Jialian.
Per the Lakers official website:
The 24-year-old Black averaged 9.3 points and 7.5 rebounds per game on 60.5% shooting after being reinserted into the starting lineup at center in 2014-15, and finished his rookie season ranked second amongst all first year players in offensive rebounds per game and third in total rebounds per game.