When the Los Angeles Lakers made the decision to release veteran point guard Jose Calderon it left the team with only 14 players on the roster. This gave them the opportunity to give some guys a tryout on a 10-day contract and they immediately called out David Nwaba from the Los Angeles D-Fenders.
Nwaba had been one of the most impressive defensive players in the D-League which is something the Lakers have sorely lacked this season. The Lakers will soon have a decision to make however, as Nwaba’s 10-day contract expires on Friday.
Head coach Luke Walton has given Nwaba some opportunities and according to Mark Medina of the LA Daily News, believes that he has done enough to earn another 10-day contract:
“He’s done, in my opinion, everything he can to deserve another 10-day,” Walton said.