COLUMBIA, Mo. — Sean East II will get his shot.
The former Missouri point guard has signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, presenting him with a pathway to land in the NBA.
East went unselected during this week's NBA Draft but quickly signed with the Lakers afterward. The Exhibit 10 contract means East's deal can easily be converted into a two-way agreement that would place East with the Lakers' G-League affiliate.
Appearing in that developmental league seems like the likely step for East, who would seemingly be a strong candidate for the Lakers' Summer League roster as well.
East follows in the footsteps of D'Moi Hodge, his teammate at Mizzou for one season, in joining the Lakers. Former MU star Kobe Brown also wound up in Los Angeles, but with the Clippers.
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During his final season with the Tigers, East averaged 16.7 points, 4 assists and 3.5 rebounds while remaining efficient by shooting 52.1% from the field, 45% from 3-point range and 85.6% from the free-throw line.
His composure, crafty creation ability and leadership seemed to stand out through pre-draft showcases, leading to an invite to the G-League's combine.
Laird Veatch, the University of Missouri’s new director of athletics, speaks during the University of Missouri's Come Home Tour on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at Chicken N Pickle in St. Charles. Video by Christine Tannous