Spencer Dinwiddie, a Los Angeles native and former Taft High star, signed with the Lakers, fulfilling a childhood dream. He felt the impact when the Lakers hung two jerseys in his locker, one for him and one for his son. Dinwiddie chose the Lakers over the Dallas Mavericks because he believed they would push him to excel. He brings strong defense, playmaking, and shotmaking to the team, and Coach Darvin Ham expects him to thrive.