RJ Davis had a sensational college career at UNC.
During his junior season, the 23-year-old averaged 21.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 39.8% from the three-point range.
Earlier this week, the Los Angeles Lakers announced that they had signed Davis.
Via The Los Angeles Lakers: “The Los Angeles Lakers have signed guard RJ Davis, forward Eric Dixon, forward Arthur Kaluma, and guard Augustas Marčiulionis.”
Many people reacted to the addition of Davis to the team’s training camp roster.
@iam_ce_dephrent: “RJ??!!!
Let’s go! Idk if ppl understand how solid dude was at UNC.”
@denze.l_j: “I liked Rjs game during the summer league”
@charliesarafian: “No way people don’t know who RJ Davis is”
@DaveWal10876151: “Congratulations RJ. That hard work paid off. You definitely earned a shot. Keep up the good work my man.”
@crazy_kittys_world: “RJ is soo talented I watched him at UNC🔥🔥🔥🔥”
After competing for the Los Angeles Lakers in NBA Summer League action, RJ Davis has earned an Exhibit-10 contract with the franchise! ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/nX9EBU4KyC
— Keeping It Heel (@KeepingItHeel) July 26, 2025
@DreMakinMONAY: “This is awesome!! Only the start. Can’t teach heart & Hussle.”
@cameronkobe24: “We love you RJ gonna miss you as a tarheel”
@emanuelv24: “My UNC heart is glad to see RJ with my fav NBA team”
Mar 21, 2025; Milwaukee, WI, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard RJ Davis (4) dribbles during the second half of a first round NCAA men’s tournament game against the Mississippi Rebels at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images / Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
While Davis likely will not be on the 15-man roster, the Lakers have done a very good job of developing undrafted and second-round prospects.
Via ESPN (on February 26): “CAREER-HIGH 42 POINTS FOR RJ DAVIS
He scored more than half of UNC’s points in their win over Miami”
CAREER-HIGH 42 POINTS FOR RJ DAVIS 🔥
He scored more than half of UNC’s points in their win over Miami 🤯 pic.twitter.com/3WaEe8GWCL
— ESPN (@espn) February 27, 2024
The Lakers have lost in the first round of the NBA playoffs in back-to-back seasons.