The first new signing the Los Angeles Lakers made in free agency was inking veteran wing Wesley Matthews, who will basically replace Danny Green in the rotation this season.
The signing was one that made sense for the Lakers considering their needs, but also comes with a bit of history as Matthews’ father, Wes Matthews Sr., played with the ‘Showtime’ Lakers and won back-to-back championships in 1987 and 1988.
Matthews has been open about his relationship with his father, noting that he was raised mostly by his mother growing up, but building a much better relationship with his father as he has gotten older.