Lakers introduce Ed Davis
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The Los Angeles Lakers introduced Ed Davis - who will need to change his Twitter handle from @eddavis32 now that he'll wear No. 21 - to the media on Wednesday.
.@eddavis32 displays his new jersey with GM Mitch Kupchak. pic.twitter.com/BDFd9yUd1Y
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) July 23, 2014
General manager Mitch Kupchak called Davis "a young player with a very promising future," after the left-hander signed his contract. Kupchak told Davis he wore No. 21 during his time at North Carolina, which is also Davis' alma mater.
The deal is worth a reported $2 million, and includes a player option for the 2015-16 season.
Davis: "Just looking forward to this opportunity here with this great franchise and being able to contribute every night."
— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) July 23, 2014
The situation in Los Angeles should prove to be ideal for Davis, should he find a place (and the minutes) in the Lakers' frontcourt to be productive.
"I'm going to keep working every day," he said via Mike Trudell, noting he's gotten stronger in his four years in the NBA, and understands the game better.