The Lakers expressed interest in Osman.
European local media “Basket Inside 360” reported on forward Sedi Osman from Turkey on the 4th (Korea Standard Time).
According to reports, “Ottoman is currently Real Madrid’s top target. However, Osman, like Davies Bertens, is a priority to stay in the NBA. The Los Angeles Lakers have shown interest in Osman. LeBron James, Osman’s friend, is hoping to recruit Osman.”
Osman was the 31st overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft. Osman wanted to gain more experience on the European stage and make his NBA debut for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2017-2018 season, rather than going straight to the NBA stage.
At the time, Cleveland was a powerhouse in the Eastern Conference with James. Osman rarely got time to play. However, after Osman’s rookie season, James moved to the Lakers, increasing Osman’s playing time. Osman immediately showed his true value and averaged 13 points and 4.7 rebounds.
Osman then continued to play for Cleveland, where he averaged double-digit points during the regular season. He was not an All-Star player, but he was second to none as a starting player. 먹튀검증
However, the recent two seasons have been in a slump. He also failed to score double-digit points on average with an average of 8.7 points and 2.3 rebounds for Cleveland in the 2022-2023 season, and moved to the San Antonio Spurs next season, but was sluggish with an average of only 6.8 points and 2.5 rebounds.
Osman is not a 3&D type player, but a player specialized in attack. If you don’t show it in attack because you don’t have strength in defense, you’ll lose your spot.
That’s why Osman became a free agent, but there was no NBA team looking for him. Osman is a Turkish player, so when he goes back to Europe, he can be treated well. However, Osman seems to want to stay in the NBA.
The news that James liked Osman is likely true. James and Osman only lived in one team during the 2017-2018 season, which was Osman’s rookie season, but at that time, James had an interview in which he highly valued Osman’s potential.
Currently, the Lakers, James’ team, lack forward positions. Except for James, the existing forward resources, Louis Hachimura and Jared Vanderbilt, were all disappointed in the previous season. Taurin Prince, who was the only one who did his part, also moved to the Milwaukee Bucks. Apart from Osman’s skills, it is true that the Lakers need to strengthen their forwards.
What will happen to Osman? First of all, Osman wants to stay in the NBA.