Here is all you need to know about Dylan Windler, including his age, wife, career, records, salary, contract and more about the Lakers’ shooting guard
The G League player Dylan Windler is a two-way deal signing with the Los Angeles Lakers, as the team need a boost following their recent struggles.
Who is Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Dylan Windler, bio, age, height, wife, salary, contract, college and G League stats
OFFICIAL: Lakers add two-way Dylan Windler to the squad. pic.twitter.com/NF9ghUjFmF
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) January 7, 2024
A small amount of the problem has been injuries; two excellent offensive players, guard D’Angelo Russell and forward Rui Hachimura, have been sidelined recently. The Lakers took a chance on G League wing Dylan Windler, who was playing for the Westchester Knicks, on Saturday.
The 27-year-old has signed to a contract with the Lakers, according to Windler’s representatives, Mark Bartelstein and Andy Shiffman of Priority Sports, who spoke with ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. For the purple and gold, Windler will don jersey number 20.
Who is Dylan Windler?
American professional basketball player Dylan Windler was born on September 22, 1996 in Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. The 27-year-old measures 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) tall.
NBA player Dylan Windler married his love Lauren Rau in a Los Cabos, Mexico wedding.
A look at Dylan Windler’s career
Dylan currently plays for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the South Bay Lakers of the NBA G League on a two-way deal.
Born: 22 September 1996 (age 27 years), Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Current teams: Los Angeles Lakers (#20 / Small forward, Shooting guard)
Height: 1.98 m
NBA draft: 2019 (Round: 1 / Pick: 26)
Parents: Karen Eickman
Education: Belmont University, Perry Meridian High School
League: NBA
His career NBA averages are 3.2 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 0.8 assists in 11.4 minutes, with a field goal percentage of 41.6% and a 3-point percentage of 32.5%.
The Cleveland Cavaliers selected Windler with the 26th overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. He signed the Cavaliers rookie scale contract on July 3, 2019. On December 23, 2020, he made his NBA debut, going 3-for-13 with two steals and a block against the Charlotte Hornets.
The New York Knicks signed Windler to a two-way contract on July 26, 2023, then just before the season started on October 21, they changed it to a standard contract. New York waived him on December 13. Nevertheless, two days later, Westchester purchased him.
Windler and the Los Angeles Lakers agreed to a two-way contract on January 6, 2024.
Who are Dylan Windler’s parents?
Dylan was welcomed by his mother Karen Windler. The shooting guard also has a sister named Corey.
What is Dylan Windler’s salary?
Assuming he officially signs his Lakers contract today, Windler will be eligible to appear in up to 29 games and will earn $321,714 on his two-way deal.
Contracts:
| Year | Age | Basic Salary | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Year Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 23 | $2,035,800 | $2,035,800 | $2,035,800 | $1,908,563 |
| 2020-21 | 24 | $2,137,440 | $2,137,440 | $2,137,440 | $2,137,440 |
| 2021-22 | 25 | $2,239,200 | $2,239,200 | $2,239,200 | $2,239,200 |
| 2022-23 | 26 | $4,037,278 | $4,037,278 | – | $4,037,278 |
Career Earnings:
| Year | Basic Salary | Sign Bonus Bonus | Incentives | Trade Bonus | Total Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20* | $1,908,563 | – | – | – | $1,908,563 |
| 2020-21 | $2,137,440 | – | – | – | $2,137,440 |
| 2021-22 | $2,239,200 | – | – | – | $2,239,200 |
| 2022-23 | $4,037,278 | – | – | – | $4,037,278 |
| Season | Age | Tm | Lg | Pos | G | GS | MP | FG | FGA | FG% | 3P | 3PA | 3P% | 2P | 2PA | 2P% | eFG% | FT | FTA | FT% | ORB | DRB | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | 24 | CLE | NBA | SF | 31 | 0 | 16.5 | 1.8 | 4.2 | .438 | 0.8 | 2.5 | .338 | 1.0 | 1.7 | .585 | .538 | 0.7 | 0.9 | .778 | 0.6 | 2.8 | 3.5 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 5.2 |
| 2021-22 | 25 | CLE | NBA | SF | 50 | 0 | 9.2 | 0.7 | 2.0 | .378 | 0.4 | 1.4 | .300 | 0.3 | 0.6 | .571 | .485 | 0.3 | 0.4 | .833 | 0.4 | 1.4 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 2.2 |
| 2022-23 | 26 | CLE | NBA | SF | 3 | 0 | 3.3 | 0.7 | 1.0 | .667 | 0.3 | 0.7 | .500 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 1.000 | .833 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 1.7 | |
| 2023-24 | 27 | NYK | NBA | SF | 3 | 0 | 2.3 | 0.3 | 0.7 | .500 | 0.3 | 0.7 | .500 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .750 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 1.0 | ||
| Career | NBA | 87 | 0 | 11.4 | 1.1 | 2.7 | .416 | 0.6 | 1.7 | .325 | 0.6 | 0.9 | .585 | .521 | 0.4 | 0.5 | .800 | 0.5 | 1.8 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 3.2 | |||
| 3 seasons | CLE | NBA | 84 | 0 | 11.7 | 1.1 | 2.8 | .416 | 0.6 | 1.8 | .322 | 0.6 | 1.0 | .585 | .519 | 0.4 | 0.5 | .800 | 0.5 | 1.8 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 3.3 | ||
| 1 season | NYK | NBA | 3 | 0 | 2.3 | 0.3 | 0.7 | .500 | 0.3 | 0.7 | .500 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .750 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 1.0 |