September 8 news, since the off-season, the Los Angeles Lakers’ recruitment efforts have continued to be unsatisfactory. It is reported that former Cleveland Cavaliers forward Cedi Osman rejected the Lakers’ training camp invitation and chose to sign with the Greek professional basketball team Panathinaikos.
Earlier, journalist Nikola Miloradovic mentioned in his report, “Osman received interest from the Los Angeles Lakers, the team invited him to participate in the training camp, however, due to the Lakers’ inability to guarantee his spot on the season roster, he decided to reject the invitation and return to Europe.”
Osman has played seven seasons in the NBA, most of which were spent with the Cavaliers. In last season’s regular season, he played 61 games, averaging 3.9 points, 2.0 rebounds, 0.7 assists, and 0.4 steals per game. During his time with the Cavaliers, Osman consistently played the role of a competent substitute. After LeBron James left the Cavaliers for the Lakers, Osman gained more shooting opportunities and playing time.
In the 2018-19 regular season, Osman played 76 games and started 75, experiencing the best season of his career, averaging a career-high 13.0 points, with a field goal percentage of 42.7%, three-point shooting percentage of 34.8%, along with 4.7 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 0.8 steals per game.
Exposure: Former LeBron James Teammate Cedi Osman Rejects Lakers Training Camp Invitation, Chooses to Sign with European Team Due to Lack of Guarantee. Author：Sports UEFA.Please indicate the source when reproduced：https://www.sportsuefa.com/basketball-headlines/exposure-former-lebron-james-teammate-cedi-osman-rejects-lakers-training-camp-invitation-chooses-to-sign-with-european-team-due-to-lack-of-guarantee.html
