1) On Oct. 13, Johnathan Williams was waived by the Lakers, his dream of playing in the NBA seemingly shattered. On Oct. 20, the Lakers signed Williams to a two-way contract, his dream again alive.
Three days after he was asked back, the center was called on in the Lakers’ time of need against the Spurs. He did not disappoint.
The 6-9 Williams, who really is a forward, had all three of his blocks in the overtime, each more meaningful than the last.