5 Things You Need To Know About New Lakers SF Travis Wear

Wear Spent Last Season Overseas

After failing to earn a training camp opportunity with the Knicks or any other team, Wear opted to take his talents overseas a year ago. While it was obviously a disappointing development for the young NBA hopeful, it opened up some doors this offseason.

Wear’s numbers over in Spain weren’t great, as he averaged 7.5 points and 4.2 rebounds per game while connecting on 35 percent of his shots from deep. Still, he continued to gain experience in a solid European league, and is now primed for another opportunity in the NBA.

Many young basketball prospects looking to keep their development on track head overseas if the NBA doesn’t pan out initially. Wear got his shot in the league and showed well, but clearly needed some more work before he was ready to give it another go.

If he fails to find a spot with the Lakers, a return trip to Spain could be in his future. Getting a shot with the D-Fenders, Los Angeles’ D-League affiliate, could also be an option if he shows well during training camp.

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