Tyson Chandler Reveals His First Impressions After Signing With Lakers

Tyson Chandler joined the Los Angeles Lakers, and he is ready to have his debut in the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Chandler went on “Mason and Ireland” on ESPN LA, and talked about his return to Los Angeles.

“The talks with me and the Suns started Thursday or so, Thursday or Friday. And right after that I had to start thinking about where I wanted to go. And there was four or five teams kinda in the mix, and then I had to really go with my heart and I chose the Lakers,” Chandler said.

Chandler spent his childhood in Southern California. He lived in Fresno and San Bernardino, and played high school basketball at Manuel Dominguez High School in Compton. In his brilliant 17-year-career, Chandler contemplated returning to Los Angeles, but was waiting for the right time.

“I think where I’m at in my career and where I’m at in my life, I definitely had those thoughts before that playing in L.A. could potentially be a distraction, you’ve got all your family members, your friends and all of that, but where I am in my life and in my career now, I’ve sort of been there, done all of that,” Chandler added.

“So for me, playing out now, it’s like my legacy and the ending of my chapters. And the opportunity to be able to come back and be a part of something that I think has a really bright future, and is getting a head of steam. I thought it’d be awesome to come back and contribute to it.”

The basketball star said he has friends and family asking for tickers, and there are a few good reasons to do so. This will probably be one of his final seasons in the league, and he is playing in the same squad as LeBron James.
According to Chandler, LeBron said that playing with King James is one of the reasons that brought him in Los Angeles.

”I love the opportunity to be able to play with LeBron. And Magic and Rob, I’ve been watching and I love what they’re doing. I love the young players and the pieces that they’re putting around the young players to not only try to win now but try and grow for the future, and I just love the style of play. The energy that’s surrounding the Lake Show right now is something I want to be a part of,” he said.