Spencer Dinwiddie, a sought-after NBA guard, attended a Lakers game amid signing rumors and was seen sitting with Rob Pelinka, Lakers GM. Dinwiddie eventually chose to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers after clearing waivers, rejecting the Dallas Mavericks. The Lakers signed Dinwiddie to a $1.5 million deal using the remainder of their mid-level exception for the season. Dinwiddie explained his decision by comparing the Lakers to a father figure who pushes you to fight until you win, contrasting with the Mavericks' approach. He also included a quirky $1 bonus in his contract if the Lakers win the championship. Dinwiddie made his Lakers debut against the Pistons, showcasing his skills with an impressive And-1 play and a three-pointer.
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Spencer Dinwiddie's first bucket as a Laker is an and-1 πͺ https://t.co/klfXEf7VDA
Spencer Dinwiddie's TOUGH And-1 is his first @Lakers bucket! π Pistons-Lakers | Live on the NBA App π² https://t.co/C6zZjpam8A https://t.co/pUo45L9hBi
Welcome to LA, Spencer Dinwiddie π https://t.co/YoEl3WN8Kx
For Spencer Dinwiddie, signing with the Los Angeles Lakers offered a homecoming β and a challenge. @petersblendorio "At the end of the day, they know how to win." https://t.co/vdYeyvlZz8
Spencer Dinwiddie talked to me about the significance of signing with the #Lakers as an LA native. βIt was a very emotional moment .β π₯ @roddybasic1 #Lakeshow @SportingTrib https://t.co/8OiZur0GZh
Spencer Dinwiddie talked to me about the significance of signing with the #Lakers as an LA native. βIt was a very emotional moment .β #Lakeshow @SportingTrib https://t.co/GyWL1YJuur
Spencer Dinwiddie makes his Lakers debut tonight - is his addition enough to make LeBron James feel good about the teamβs roster? On this week's Bully Ball, @RajonRondo breaks down where he thinks his former teammate stands after all the β³π½π leading up to the deadline. https://t.co/CtLm5PvGAP
Spencer Dinwiddie embraces βchildhood dreamβ and pressure of playing for hometown Lakers β€΅οΈ https://t.co/tuYXnfcNyO
Spencer Dinwiddie is officially a Laker and LeBron James and Anthony Davis discussed the positives he brings to the team as a shot-maker and playmaker. @LakersSBN https://t.co/bMMes1Zxom
On Spencer Dinwiddie embracing a 'childhood dream,' why he chose the Lakers and how he fits on both sides of the ball: https://t.co/E2to8oEPFC
Spencer Dinwiddie explains why he joined the Lakers over the Mavericks in the most Peter Griffin way possible https://t.co/xIqCixFrqd
Spencer Dinwiddie will make his Lakers debut tonight. https://t.co/WfBybuzyFS
For winning a title with the Lakers, Spencer Dinwiddie will receive a $1 incentive bonus πhttps://t.co/mkeYtxRq2z
Darvin Ham unveils strategy for integrating Spencer Dinwiddie into Lakers lineup #DarvinHam #SpencerDinwiddie https://t.co/lhmVQIc4se
Lakers practice vlog: Behind the scenes at Spencer Dinwiddie's first day https://t.co/x5JxQ68dG1 https://t.co/OCu1EdQbak
Spencer Dinwiddie makes his Lakers debut on Tuesday against a very familiar foe for him in the Pistons. @LakersSBN https://t.co/8ETxLTaCUl
Lakers win the title. Spencer Dinwiddie with his $1 bonus. https://t.co/9pFVQTAT4E
Spencer Dinwiddie's Lakers contract includes one of the weirdest bonuses in NBA history. π He gets $1 extra if the Lakers win the championship π πΈ:@basketballforever https://t.co/M6XSd3PjHW
The Lakers quickly pivoted from the trade deadline to the buyout market by signing Spencer Dinwiddie, but it took an all-hands-on-deck approach from Rob Pelinka and the Lakers to get it done. @LakersSBN https://t.co/krSOuYkgYY
Spencer Dinwiddie will be $1 richer if the Lakers win the NBA Finals ππ° https://t.co/zDWwGku1yq
If the Lakers win the title, Spencer Dinwiddie is walking away with A LOT of cash π https://t.co/2aKEdp2lY5
New story: Spencer Dinwiddie is well aware that the Lakers have a target on their back every game that they play. And the L.A. native is more than OK with that. βI'm a big believer in kind of doing what you need to do at whatever time it is." https://t.co/heTeqaBWOY
Spencer Dinwiddie chose Lakers for appealing to his 'fight till you win' side https://t.co/Ib7DET4R0r
With Spencer Dinwiddie officially signed by the Lakers, Darvin Ham hinted at the possibility that we could see the return of 3-guard lineups alongside Austin Reaves and DβAngelo Russell. @LakersSBN https://t.co/X7rtg59HXk
Spencer Dinwiddie Explains Odd $1 Bonus in Lakers' Contract for Winning NBA Championship https://t.co/yZ19TGOyP9
"Youβre a kid and you get your ass whopped by a bully. Dallas wouldβve been like your mom, βItβs OKββ¦ Lakers are like your dad, βNah, you better go out there and fight til you win." Spencer Dinwiddie on selecting the Lakers over the Mavs π (via @mcten) https://t.co/5FDEVlMAnl
Spencer Dinwiddie has a clause in his deal where heβll earn a $1 bonus if the Lakers win the Championship this year. (via @mcten) https://t.co/zkVibWee5w
This Spencer Dinwiddie explanation for why he chose to sign with the Lakers over the Mavericks π https://t.co/HpNBCFYJq8
Spencer Dinwiddie with a hilarious analogy on deciding between the Lakers and Mavericks: https://t.co/xhAyxDnWwM
Dinwiddie explains Lakers choice over Mavs #SpencerDinwiddie https://t.co/A7M7aKSUJ9
Spencer Dinwiddie explains the $1 contract incentive bonus if the Lakers win the championship as sort of an inside joke that him and his agent, Jason Glushon of GSM, concocted https://t.co/a7ni5HN28j
Spencer Dinwiddie on the difference between the Mavericks and Lakers. #Lakeshow @SportingTrib https://t.co/Q8zEF13kQu
Darvin Ham said Spencer Dinwiddie went through a βgreatβ individual workout on Saturday. #Lakers #Lakeshow @SportingTrib https://t.co/MOp0PEogSD
Spencer Dinwiddie explains why he picked the Lakers over the Mavs: βLetβs say youβre a kid and you get your ass whupped by the bully. Dallas would have been like your mama, like, βItβs OK, baby.β β¦ Lakers are like your dad: βNah, you better go out there and fight βtil you win.ββ https://t.co/Nxd7Vw9UmV
Spencer Dinwiddie on initial points of emphasis with the Lakers: βGet downhill, provide rim pressure β¦ just come in, be aggressive, set a tone.β
Darvin Ham is expected to βtake a lookβ at this new potential lineup for the Lakers: Spencer Dinwiddie Austin Reaves DβAngelo Russell LeBron James Anthony Davis Thoughts? (via @DStarkand) https://t.co/UV8zO7huld
Spencer Dinwiddie on his decision to sign with the #Lakers: βRob was the first call. That matters. Being home is obviously a dream come true.β #Lakeshow @SportingTrib https://t.co/9seD65nn5J
Spencer Dinwiddie as a Laker after practice https://t.co/bRrOTHQLwN
Darvin Ham sheds light on the Lakers' plans after signing Spencer Dinwiddie. H/T @jovanbuha https://t.co/F24q5ETxCg
Darvin Ham believes that Spencer Dinwiddie's size, defensive capabilities on the ball, and varied offensive talent may lead to him being part of the closing lineups alongside DβAngelo Russell and Austin Reaves occasionally π (Via @DanWoikeSports ) https://t.co/DpKGNi0Pa0
Darvin Ham said that he envisions using Spencer Dinwiddie in three-guard lineups next to DβAngelo Russell and Austin Reaves. He said he could see the Lakers closing with those lineups at times.
Darvin Ham on signing Spencer Dinwiddie: βI know what heβs capable ofβ¦I think heβs going to thrive. Heβs going to get his fair of shots.β #Lakeshow @SportingTrib https://t.co/c1AKXb8iVC
Spencer Dinwiddieβs first practice as a Laker is in the books. https://t.co/hz8hpWKEdT
Darvin Ham says he thinks Spencer Dinwiddieβs size, on-ball defense and diverse offensive skill could put him closing lineups with DLo and Reaves at times. Lakers will look at three-guard lineups
The newest Laker, Spencer Dinwiddie, at practice: https://t.co/M4XG6ID85V
Spencer Dinwiddie, the Laker. π₯ (via @jovanbuha) https://t.co/oyMXRXYSLL
New Laker Spencer Dinwiddie at practice https://t.co/uxne2a3f3H
Monday's @LockedOnLakers podcast! The Lakers signed Spencer Dinwiddie! How does he fit with the team? Are there other buyout candidates worth grabbing, even if it meant cutting a current vet min guy? @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods https://t.co/hDF69U7QXS
Good piece here by @SpencerGuard.π https://t.co/zzO9c0xkR0
Spencer Dinwiddie to earn $1 bonus if Lakers win championship #SpencerDinwiddie https://t.co/lnZs5piZyJ
Lakers Welcome Spencer Dinwiddie By Revisiting Decade-Old Tweet https://t.co/WCQnVGuLmk
From 2009 at Taft High when Spencer Dinwiddie started attracting attention. Now heβs a Laker. https://t.co/XyT5NqA7hx
In a move completely on-brand for him, Spencer Dinwiddie's contract with the Lakers includes a truly bizarre bonus. @LakersSBN https://t.co/jzpRA4JMWD
As @mcten reported, the Lakers signed Spencer Dinwiddie to the remaining portion of their non-tax mid level exception. Here is the breakdown: Base 2023-24- $1,554,654 Incentive $1- If the Lakers win the NBA Championship
Spencer Dinwiddieβs Lakers contract details unveiled #Lakers #SpencerDinwiddie https://t.co/Sh7h6Im440
Taft High's Spencer Dinwiddie plans to sign with Lakers after clearing waivers https://t.co/lgwDA0b8vj
More details leak as Lakers land their βtop targetβ on buyout market in Spencer Dinwiddie: https://t.co/eh5aGMsDOL
Lakers land Spencer Dinwiddie on a $1.5 million deal using remainder of their mid-level exception for the remainder of the season β story at @TheAthletic with @jovanbuha: https://t.co/NNcjDqxdWf
Spencer Dinwiddie is signing for $1.5 million for the second half of the Lakers season, sources tell me and @ShamsCharania. The Lakers were able to offer Dinwiddie more than a minimum contract due to not using their full non-taxpayer mid-level exception on Gabe Vincent.
New story: Spencer Dinwiddie is expected to sign with the Lakers on Sunday, practice on Monday and be in uniform for their game Tuesday against Detroit, giving a lift while LAL is still dealing with injuries to several key contributors https://t.co/CTuqK2hYS9
Some analysis on the Spencer Dinwiddie signing, what he brings to LA and whatβs next: https://t.co/aPVY7Aa7aq
Spencer Dinwiddie plans to sign with his hometown Los Angeles Lakers, a source told The Associated Press on Saturday. https://t.co/twm63yBOmA https://t.co/YfSWIr9B1w
BREAKING: Spencer Dinwiddie to sign with Los Angeles Lakers and not Dallas Mavericks, AP source says #MFFL https://t.co/v2L3rxxynE
Lakers adding Spencer Dinwiddie for playoff push as big-ticket summer trade targets emerge https://t.co/GOUMvxUiyG https://t.co/NyOi2NHjFP
LeBron James, Anthony Davis on Lakersβ potential addition of Spencer Dinwiddie #AnthonyDavis #Lakers #LeBronJames #SpencerDinwiddie https://t.co/bVEP09Qfi6
Guard Spencer Dinwiddie to sign with Lakers after clearing waivers https://t.co/LhwV1bmF4A
Spencer Dinwiddie reportedly to sign with Lakers after clearing waivers https://t.co/KjrJZghhqt
Spencer Dinwiddie will sign with the Lakers after clearing waivers, a source familiar with his plans confirmed to ESPN. The Athletic was first to report Dinwiddie's signing. https://t.co/4DDofHD7de
Breaking: Spencer Dinwiddie will sign with the Los Angeles Lakers when he clears waivers, a source familiar with his plans confirmed to ESPN. The Athletic was first to report Dinwiddie's signing. https://t.co/nHvOS68XJI
Guard Spencer Dinwiddie to sign with Lakers after clearing waivers https://t.co/0bEGP0PvZb via @USATODAY
βοΈ for @SportingTrib. After he clears waivers, Spencer Dinwiddie plans to sign with the Lakers. https://t.co/R9x5p5CZdW
Spencer Dinwiddie will clear waivers at 2 p.m. PT, sources told ESPN.
Lakers to Sign Spencer Dinwiddie in First Post-Deadline Addition, per Report https://t.co/Ex4vUGb3sW
Spencer Dinwiddie is signing with the Lakers, per @ShamsCharania. The California native was just waived by the Raptors after he was dealt up North on Thursday. https://t.co/bT1CsnDZP0
Spencer Dinwiddie a bien choisi les Lakers ! β‘οΈ https://t.co/hvomF2HUCN https://t.co/LFr6H6FY0q
Spencer Dinwiddie signs with the Lakers, as expected https://t.co/XZUQHlrmfV
Spencer Dinwiddie will reportedly sign with the Lakers https://t.co/9U8IqSowzl
Spencer Dinwiddie plans to sign with the Lakers #SpencerDinwiddie https://t.co/W3Jq3Cjh0O
Spencer Dinwiddie will sign with the Los Angeles Lakers when he clears waivers, a source familiar with his plans confirms to ESPN
Spencer Dinwiddie plans to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers after he clears waivers, sources tell @ShamsCharania. https://t.co/Mwb2WgnSd1
BREAKING: Spencer Dinwiddie plans to sign with the Lakers. https://t.co/BnFQ1zV9My
The Lakers made a big splash in the buyout market by landing guard Spencer Dinwiddie as a midseason acquisition. @LakersSBN https://t.co/k0AbUPmBbt
Spencer Dinwiddie plans to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers after he clears waivers, per @ShamsCharania https://t.co/z3CT2R4dAF
Spencer Dinwiddie To Sign With Lakers https://t.co/LWkbhIuNic
Spencer Dinwiddie plans to sign with the Lakers after he clears waivers, per @ShamsCharania https://t.co/UMd23sB6tJ
Spencer Dinwiddie plans to sign with the Lakers after he clears waivers, per @ShamsCharania. https://t.co/YkY8cbMkIv
BREAKING: Spencer Dinwiddie to the Lakers https://t.co/KUVEYia01w
Spencer Dinwiddie has agreed to a deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, league sources told @hoopshype. First reported by The Athletic. https://t.co/aOI7XAjkzn
BREAKING: Spencer Dinwiddie plans to join the Lakers https://t.co/dRBbl2kJMr
Just in: Spencer Dinwiddie plans to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers after he clears waivers, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. https://t.co/XJCQZnW1Dc
D'Angelo Russell is a fan of Spencer Dinwiddie potentially signing with the Lakers. π (π₯: @michaelcorvoNBA) https://t.co/JRDapuJhkc
Spencer Dinwiddie, who, according to team sources not authorized to speak publicly, is the Lakersβ top target on the buyout market. Luckily, LeBron James and D'Angelo Russell are fans of the guard's game. @jovanbuha on the Lakers post-trade deadline β€΅οΈ https://t.co/wSK37RUIrS https://t.co/ip0bwvYYyJ
Spencer Dinwiddie May Be Choosing Between Lakers And Mavericks https://t.co/xEnMAhDs3h
Spencer Dinwiddie attends Lakers game amid signing rumors #LosAngelesLakers #SpencerDinwiddie https://t.co/Mob8PWsWwV
D'Angelo Russell on Spencer Dinwiddie: "I'm a fan. Ya'll get to know him soon." #Lakeshow @SportingTrib
D'Angelo Russell on Spencer Dinwiddie: "I'm a fan. Y'all will get to know him soon." #Lakeshow @SportingTrib
Spencer Dinwiddie is sitting with Rob Pelinka at the Lakers-Pelicans game. What is LA cooking? π https://t.co/EAUkb9Arvr
Spencer Dinwiddie is sitting with Rob Pelinka at Lakers-Pelicans. What is LA cooking? π https://t.co/wOLeeD439w
Spencer Dinwiddie is sitting with Rob Pelinka at Lakers-Pelicans Friday night π π₯ @jovanbuha https://t.co/KzosSj0QDb
Spencer Dinwiddie with Rob Pelinka at the Lakers-Pelicans game π https://t.co/aSNnlyOUuZ
Spencer Dinwiddie is chilling with Rob Pelinka at the Lakers game He was at MSG last night for the Mavs vs Knicks game https://t.co/2P05OVgfyw
Spencer Dinwiddie at the Lakers-Pelicans game with Rob Pelinka π https://t.co/aJAzGnoNNE
I'm sure no one will overreact to Dinwiddie sitting next to Rob Pelinka at the Lakers game tonight.
Spencer Dinwiddie and Rob Pelinka. π (h/t @ohnohedidnt24) https://t.co/tvMTtc2JXa
Spencer Dinwiddie taking in some action with Rob Pelinka at the Lakers game. π (π₯: @jovanbuha) https://t.co/2UaIKKxAwr
Spencer Dinwiddie taking in some action at the Lakers game. π (π₯: @jovanbuha) https://t.co/2UaIKKxAwr
Spencer Dinwidde sitting with Rob Pelinka and his agent at the Lakers game tonight. #Lakeshow @SportingTrib https://t.co/sEGZvpsWSq
Spencer Dinwidde sitting with Rob Pelinka at the Lakers game tonight. #Lakeshow @SportingTrib https://t.co/IsuF02PJZV
Spencer Dinwiddie at Lakers-Pelicans and is sitting with Rob Pelinka in the Lakersβ VIP seats. https://t.co/aBEfIxYVOd
Spencer Dinwiddie is at the game with Rob Pelinka, taking in Lakers-Pelicans, along with his agent Jason Glushon https://t.co/Uy8tBi1ANo
Lakers leading contenders to sign Spencer Dinwiddie #SpencerDinwiddie https://t.co/ofj9WQlLae
My gut says Dinwiddie chooses the Mavericks, simply because they can pay him more than LAL. Even after set off, Spencer can earn ~twice as much in Dallas. That may not be the decider, but usually is