History Maker – D’Moi Hodge Signs With Los Angeles Lakers

D’Moi Hodge on Thursday signed with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Hodge created history as the first British Virgin Islander to join a NBA franchise with a two-way contract with the 17-time NBA championship team.

He participated in the LA Lakers workout on June 8 and impressed the selection team.

He was not drafted, but the LA Lakers signed him as an undrafted free agent.

The NBA Draft was held Thursday night at the Barclays Centre in Brooklyn, New York, United States.

More than thirty family members travelled from the territory to New York to celebrate with the player.

He entered the NBA draft with solid statistics, and was interviewed by 19 NBA teams.

During his one season at University of Mizzou, he was instrumental in the Tigers securing one of their most successful campaigns in years during the 2022-2023 season.

Hodge averaged 14.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 2.6 steals per game while shooting 47.7 percent from the field and 40.0 percent from three.

The 6′ 4″ athlete has been described as a ”a standout defender with great hands, good instincts and a knack for getting steals. He moves his feet very well, has good anticipation and can really lock up ball-handlers.”