Report: Norvell joins Lakers on two-way deal

John Chick ·
ANAHEIM, CA - MARCH 30: Zach Norvell Jr. #23 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the Elite Eight round of the 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament held at Honda Center on March 30, 2019 in Anaheim, California.
Justin Tafoya / NCAA Photos / Getty

After going undrafted, Gonzaga guard Zach Norvell Jr. has agreed to a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, league sources told The Athletic's Shams Charania.

Norvell was a steady perimeter presence for two years with the Bulldogs, shooting 37 percent from beyond the arc on 6.4 attempts across 74 games.

Bio

Position: SG
School: Gonzaga
College Experience: Sophomore
Height: 6-foot-5
Weight: 206 lbs
Wingspan: 6-foot-6
Max vertical: 30 inches

What the analysts are saying

  • "The biggest part of his appeal is ability as a floor spacer. Norvell is a skilled scorer and averaged 27.1 points per 100 possessions for his career at Gonzaga." - Michael Walton, NBC Sports Chicago
  • "Nicknamed 'Snacks' because of his love for candy, baked sweets, and chocolate milk." - Kevin O'Connor, The Ringer
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