Former UNC Star RJ Davis Records Triple-Double in G-League

Davis continues to impress in his professional basketball career after going undrafted in 2025.

Jan. 30, 2026 at 5:23pm

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Former North Carolina standout RJ Davis, who went undrafted in the 2025 NBA Draft, is continuing his professional basketball career in the NBA's G-League. On Thursday, Davis recorded a triple-double for the South Bay Lakers, scoring 30 points, grabbing 10 rebounds, and dishing out 10 assists.

Why it matters

Davis' strong performance in the G-League showcases his potential to earn an NBA roster spot, as he looks to follow in the footsteps of other undrafted players who have carved out successful professional careers.

The details

After a good Summer League stint, Davis landed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, which gave him a shot at landing a roster spot. While he didn't make the Lakers' initial roster, he was signed to the team's G-League franchise, the South Bay Lakers. In 13 games for the South Bay Lakers, Davis is averaging 18.1 points, 5 rebounds, and 5.6 assists per game while playing 30.6 minutes per game.

  • On Thursday, Davis recorded his triple-double performance.

The players

R.J. Davis

A former standout basketball player at the University of North Carolina who went undrafted in the 2025 NBA Draft but is continuing his professional career in the NBA's G-League.

Los Angeles Lakers

The NBA team that signed Davis to an Exhibit 10 contract, giving him a shot at making their roster, before he was ultimately assigned to their G-League affiliate, the South Bay Lakers.

South Bay Lakers

The G-League affiliate of the Los Angeles Lakers, where Davis is currently playing and showcasing his skills.

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What’s next

If Davis continues to perform well in the G-League, he could earn a call-up to the NBA and potentially land a roster spot with the Los Angeles Lakers or another NBA team.

The takeaway

Davis' triple-double performance in the G-League demonstrates his potential to carve out a successful professional basketball career, even after going undrafted, and serves as an inspiration for other players looking to make it in the NBA.