Ten days before Johnathan Williams found himself on a national stage, he was searching for a new path after being cut from the Lakers’ preseason roster.
The 23-year-old turned to his faith to get him through his first professional disappointment.
“I just prayed about it and I just kept moving forward,” Williams said. “Talked to my pastor and just tried to stay focused. Never get too high, never get too low, and always moving forward.”
But he never left the minds of the Lakers’ coaches and front office. On Saturday, he was signed to a two-way contract between the NBA and G League.