"This team is a joke": Fans slam LA Lakers after franchise signs Vincent Valerio-Bodon

On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Lakers confirmed the signing of 23-year-old forward/guard Vincent Valerio-Bodon. The franchise did not disclose specific contract details, but it marked the Lakers' third signing in less than a month. Previously, the team had signed guard Quincy Olivari and center Kylor Kelley to Exhibit-10 contracts in August.

Although the official terms of Valerio-Bodon's deal were not released, reports suggest the Lakers have brought him on board with another Exhibit-10 contract, similar to the ones handed to Olivari and Kelley.

Lakers fans dropped candid reactions to the franchise's latest addition, with several "Purple and Gold" faithful criticizing the front-office for its latest decision.

"This team is a joke," a fan commented.

"Wassup with the Lakers signing light-skinned dudes with 2 last names the past 3-4 seasons?" commented another.

A few fans hit out at the Lakers and accused general manager Rob Pelinka of wasting LeBron James' tenure.

"The Lakers have been my squad ever since they drafted Magic Johnson so this comment is because the GM acts like he wasn't around when they won in the bubble with a center beside AD. They won't win another championship with AD playing center! He's wasting LB's last couple years," a fan wrote.

"As always those are Rob payers. I wonder how the f*ck Rob still got a job ?" commented another fan.

"Who?? You guys have done everything except make serious moves. Jerry buss is turning over in his grave," another X user said.

Another fan claimed that Valerio-Bodon won't be part of the Lakers' roster once the 2024-25 season commences.

"Calm down Lakers twitter. He’s on an exhibit 10 contract (Google it for more info) which means he’s basically a training camp body. Not likely to make the opening night roster."

Who is Vincent Valerio-Bodon?

Many Lakers fans may already recognize Vincent Valerio-Bodon, as the 6-foot-9 forward/guard spent last season with the South Bay Lakers. He made five starts and appeared in a total of 25 games, averaging six points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 1.2 blocks in 18.3 minutes per game.

Valerio-Bodon also represented the Lakers in the 2024 NBA Summer League, where he posted averages of 4.5 points, four rebounds, and 1.3 assists in 13.5 minutes across four games.

In addition to his time in the G League, the 23-year-old brings international experience, having played four seasons in Hungary’s A League.