EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- The Los Angeles Lakers have re-signed veteran forward Metta World Peace, who will attempt to win a roster spot for his 17th NBA season.
The Lakers announced the deal Friday.
The 36-year-old World Peace returned to the Lakers last season after winning a title during his first four years with the franchise from 2009-13. He appeared in 35 games last year, largely serving as a veteran leader and mentor during the worst season in Lakers history.
World Peace has played in 966 games for six NBA teams during his career, which began with Chicago in 1999.