Lakers Sign Augustas Marčiulionis, Son of Hall of Famer, to Bolster Backcourt Depth

The Los Angeles Lakers continue to build for both the present and future, adding intriguing young talent to support stars Luka Dončić and LeBron James. Over the weekend, the team announced the signing of four players, including guard Augustas Marčiulionis, son of former NBA star and Hall of Famer Šarūnas Marčiulionis.

“The Los Angeles Lakers have signed guard RJ Davis, forward Eric Dixon, forward Arthur Kaluma, and guard Augustas Marčiulionis,” the franchise confirmed in a statement on Saturday. Among the group, Marčiulionis stands out for his pedigree and polished playmaking potential.

The 23-year-old Lithuanian guard just wrapped up an impressive collegiate career at St. Mary’s College of California, where he played from 2021 to 2025. In his senior season, Marčiulionis started all 35 games and averaged 14.2 points, 3.1 rebounds, 5.9 assists, and 1.3 steals in 34.8 minutes per game. His performance earned him the 2025 West Coast Conference (WCC) Player of the Year award and a spot on the All-WCC First Team.

Over his four-year college career, he played in 138 games — starting 91 — and posted averages of 8.9 points, 2.2 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.0 steals in just under 25 minutes per game. While his numbers steadily improved over the years, it was his basketball IQ and control in pick-and-roll situations that made him a standout. His ability to read defenses, make timely passes, and operate efficiently in the mid-range have been key to his development.

Though a foot injury forced him to miss the Summer League, Marčiulionis is expected to be fully fit by the time training camp begins. The Lakers believe he has the tools to grow into a reliable bench contributor — someone who can provide composure, spacing, and intelligent playmaking off the bench.

His signing also adds an emotional narrative to the Lakers roster. Augustas now steps into the NBA path once blazed by his father, Šarūnas Marčiulionis, who played four seasons with the Golden State Warriors (1989–1993) and later stints with the Supersonics, Kings, and Nuggets. The elder Marčiulionis was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2014.

While the expectations will be high, the younger Marčiulionis has already shown the maturity and skill set to carve out his own legacy — now in purple and gold.