os Angeles Lakers Officially Sign Son of Basketball Legend
The Los Angeles Lakers have officially signed Augustas Marčiulionis, the son of Lithuanian Basketball Hall of Famer Šarūnas Marčiulionis . The 23-year-old guard, who starred at Saint Mary’s, prides himself on his court vision, floor generalship, and winning pedigree.
🏀 Background & College Career
Marčiulionis was a standout at Saint Mary’s College, earning two WCC Player of the Year honors. In his final collegiate season, he averaged 14.2 points, 5.9 assists, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.3 steals per game, shooting 44.6% from the field and 34.7% from three across 35 games . A true pick‑and‑roll operator, his coach and scouts have called him a “conductor” of the offense .
Despite a foot injury that limited his pre-draft process, Marčiulionis is expected to be fully healthy by late July .
📃 Contract & Terms
Marčiulionis has joined the Lakers on an Exhibit 10 contract, a flexible training camp deal that can convert to a two-way contract or include a G League bonus if he remains with the South Bay Lakers for 60+ days . He is one of four developmental signings, alongside RJ Davis, Eric Dixon, and Arthur Kaluma, who all aim to prove themselves in training camp and earn time in the NBA or G League next season .
👨👦 Legacy & Expectations
His father, Šarūnas Marčiulionis, is widely recognized as Lithuania’s first major NBA star—known for his signature euro‑step and behind-the-back moves—and was inducted into both the Basketball Hall of Fame and FIBA Hall of Fame . Augustas is seen as continuing this legacy, though he firmly rejected comparisons to other star offspring, including once being dubbed the “Lithuanian Bronny,” clarifying: “No. No, no. It’s not that.” .
✅ Why This Matters:
- Depth boost for Lakers: The new signing adds another skilled playmaker who could strengthen the guard rotation beyond NBA veterans.
- Developmental upside: Exhibit 10 deals allow young players to grow through the South Bay Lakers, offering a pathway to the NBA roster.
- On-court intrigue: While not on the level of legacy names like Bronny James, comparisons are inevitable; Augustas stands on his own credentials.
- European pipeline: The move reinforces Lakers’ willingness to invest in undrafted international talent, following past successes like Austin Reaves and Alex Caruso developing from camp invites into full-time NBA contributors .
The signing becomes official as training camp approaches this summer. Augustas Marčiulionis will soon have the opportunity to show if he can elevate his game, carve out a role, and perhaps follow in his father’s sizeable footsteps.
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