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D’Moi M. Hodge joining LA Lakers on a two-way contract

- Hodge will suit up in the G-League for South Bay Lakers
D’Moi M. Hodge has been given the opportunity to become the first NBA player from the [British] Virgin Islands, after the Los Angeles Lakers signed to a two-way contract, meaning he’ll suit up in the G-League for the South Bay Lakers. Photo: komu.com
[British] Virgin Islands basketball talent D’Moi M. Hodge outside Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York where the 2023 NBA Draft was held last night, June 22, 2023. Photo: Team of Reporters
[British] Virgin Islands basketball talent D’Moi M. Hodge outside Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York where the 2023 NBA Draft was held last night, June 22, 2023. Photo: Team of Reporters
The Lakers LA’s front office decided to hand out no less than three contracts to a trio of undrafted rookies shortly after the conclusion of the 2023 NBA Draft at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York last night, June 22, 2023. Photo: ca.wikipedia.com
The Lakers LA’s front office decided to hand out no less than three contracts to a trio of undrafted rookies shortly after the conclusion of the 2023 NBA Draft at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York last night, June 22, 2023. Photo: ca.wikipedia.com
D'Moi M. Hodge was the Missouri Tigers' second-leading scorer last season, averaging 14.7 points per game while being named to the All-SEC Tournament team. He led the team with 100 3-pointers while knocking down 40% of his attempts from behind the arc. Photo: Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images
D'Moi M. Hodge was the Missouri Tigers' second-leading scorer last season, averaging 14.7 points per game while being named to the All-SEC Tournament team. He led the team with 100 3-pointers while knocking down 40% of his attempts from behind the arc. Photo: Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images
BROOKLYN, New York, USA- D’Moi M. Hodge has been given the opportunity to become the first NBA player from the [British] Virgin Islands, after the Los Angeles Lakers signed to a two-way contract, meaning he’ll suit up in the G-League for the South Bay Lakers.

The Lakers LA’s front office decided to hand out no less than three contracts to a trio of undrafted rookies shortly after the conclusion of the 2023 NBA Draft at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York last night, June 22, 2023.

Hodge did not go unnoticed

Hodge was the Missouri Tigers' second-leading scorer last season, averaging 14.7 points per game while being named to the All-SEC Tournament team. He led the team with 100 3-pointers while knocking down 40% of his attempts from behind the arc.

With Cleveland State, Hodge was the Horizon League’s Defensive Player of the Year for the 2021-22 season, which showed once he joined the Tigers.

Hodge also broke Lynn Hardy’s single season steals record by recording 91 of his own.

“These obviously aren’t your typical household names, but it is clear that the Lakers have had their eyes on these three even before the draft. They liked what they saw from the trio, and they wasted no time taking them off the market after they all went undrafted,” Clutch Points wrote on June 23, 2023.

34 Responses to “D’Moi M. Hodge joining LA Lakers on a two-way contract”

  • guy hill (23/06/2023, 06:05) Like (29) Dislike (1) Reply
    Congratulations Mr.Hodge. Always continue to do and be your very best. Be Brave.
  • To the stars and beyond (23/06/2023, 06:06) Like (18) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations young man????????????
  • Fan (23/06/2023, 06:07) Like (34) Dislike (3) Reply
    Wasn’t a lakers fan but I am today lol congratulations young man.
  • WOW (23/06/2023, 06:28) Like (34) Dislike (1) Reply
    Congratulations. Them Hodges doing big things. Adaejah now Dmoi. Congrats.
  • LA (23/06/2023, 06:28) Like (23) Dislike (4) Reply
    Didn't turn out as expected. Still has a future
  • save the seed (23/06/2023, 06:28) Like (16) Dislike (0) Reply
    He had it in him from he was young. Check the clip...Save the Seed Dayz...
  • Adic (23/06/2023, 07:00) Like (20) Dislike (0) Reply
    Words can’t explain how happy I am for you right now Brotha.Jah Bless & keep you safe.Congratulations!
  • Xxx (23/06/2023, 07:07) Like (22) Dislike (8) Reply
    Sorry he was not drafted but you still made us proud
    • El Demonio Negro (23/06/2023, 14:13) Like (15) Dislike (2) Reply
      The sarcasm and hate flows through you. Just say congrats and move along smh. Getting inked to a 2way straight after the draft is akin to getting drafted. STFU
      • Two way (23/06/2023, 18:00) Like (3) Dislike (8) Reply
        Means he is not even going play in the nba you all know he going be in the D league we’re he ga fight against Scotty Pippin son and others who actually got drafted and still ant play outside the D League. So don’t hold y’all’s breath thinking he going shear the court with Labron.
        • huh (26/06/2023, 14:40) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
          Scottie Pipen Jr was not drafted
          …he too was on a two way which has now expired
  • ... (23/06/2023, 07:36) Like (8) Dislike (9) Reply
    D'Moi parade holiday needed
  • VI strong (23/06/2023, 07:56) Like (16) Dislike (1) Reply
    Congratulations Mr. Hodge! Do your thing. Make the VI proud.
  • Angie (23/06/2023, 08:00) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congrats D'Moi.
  • Baller (23/06/2023, 08:11) Like (45) Dislike (0) Reply
    For those who understand the business side of nba basketball, just because he wasn’t drafted doesn’t mean he doesn’t have a shot to make it to the league via a different route. Sometimes there’s many ways to a destination and this is the way that was carved out for him. He’s a heck of a player who will make a name for himself on the highest level because of his hard work and dedication to his craft. Keep going my boy, your hard work won’t go unnoticed, great will be your reward for it. I’m proud of you D’Moi. The grind continues
  • VI strong (23/06/2023, 08:32) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations. We are so proud of this young man and his family. The VI people continue to do great things worldwide.
  • YATTA (23/06/2023, 09:52) Like (6) Dislike (30) Reply
    I am a heat fan. I live close to the heat stadium unlike some people I know who live over a thousand miles away. But I am also a Lebron Fan from birth. I know the Lakers would not draft anyone who was not worthy to play along with Le “Goat” Bron. I even tell dat to my parna Craig and Chucky. That’s why D’Moi went to the lil boy league cause he not ready to play with the King as yet. He atleast close to the King. Welcome to the promise land parna. Follow Le”Goat”Bron instructions and submit to his eternal greatest in the game and you may be a real Laker one day. Only telling you this cause my basketball IQ is better than all VI people. This season bout to be lit.
    • Jay (23/06/2023, 12:38) Like (12) Dislike (1) Reply
      Yatta, boy u sound like a real bozo. Lebron does ride you mehson? Get from here with yo garbage, hater talk. Bag wagon fan.
    • @YATTA. Pls. (23/06/2023, 13:36) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
      Less Lebron, the most overated player ever..His game has no artistry no rhythmatic flow, No killer move just head down bully his way. I ain rate him He ain even top 7 on my list, I rank him 8th or 9th..Hope Hodge don't watch Lebrom Films or try to emulate him, He Need watch Majic, Isiah, Iverson..those he can learn from..
    • ???? (23/06/2023, 13:52) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
      Stupes! Who are you.
  • Real Macoy (23/06/2023, 10:04) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations D'Moi. I am so happy for that young man. As long as he is one foot in he will excel rapidly because of his ambition, talent and self determination. I wish you all the best my brother.
  • ... (23/06/2023, 10:32) Like (10) Dislike (3) Reply
    Congrats Demoi. I didnt expect him to get drafted but this I did expect. The lakers need shooting and he can shoot and defend. He is not really an NBA player yet but very close. He will be a professional somewhere for the next few years he will continue to work and improve and may one day make it as an official player. All the best...
  • Bree (23/06/2023, 11:24) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations D'Moi. Welcome to the Dynasty.
  • goat mouth (23/06/2023, 11:41) Like (14) Dislike (6) Reply
    VI ppl only love to support you when yu winning daddeh all the time tha man was here nobody never used to talk and support when he needed money for school and training and investing in his craft only a select few was there for him now is yh dmoi n he from the VI where all tha energy was through the grind ???

    But as when know in tola is only when yuh win is when the country does come aboard and start to give you yuh lil flowers when the government dont even invest in the youths and them craft sadly
  • Kurrupt (23/06/2023, 12:21) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Keep grinding, young man. You can do it.
  • NBA Fan (23/06/2023, 12:30) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    Congratulations to D'Moi. Lots of two-way players make it into the league. Sorry it had to be the Fakers, but as old as LeBron is, and as often as AD is injured, this guy may get playing time.
  • NatureBoy (23/06/2023, 13:10) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Big Congrats Fam! Soon soon as they release my dawg Bumpy we going do a Collab song for you!
  • ta ta (23/06/2023, 13:21) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    G league is a big start
  • vi (23/06/2023, 13:53) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Finally we get in the nba congrats ???????????????? young man


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