Christian Koloko Sends Out Viral Post After Signing With Lakers

Christian Koloko sent out a post (via X) after agreeing to a deal with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Nov 5, 2023; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Toronto Raptors center Christian Koloko (35) warms up before the game against the San Antonio Spurs at the Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images / Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

On Saturday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reported the news that Christian Koloko will sign a deal with the Los Angeles Lakers.

The former Arizona star missed all of last season due to a health issue.

Via Charania: "The Lakers and seven-foot center Christian Koloko have agreed on a deal, agent Calvin Andrews of Klutch Sports says. Koloko is expected to have an opportunity for a role in Lakers frontcourt after he receives clearance from league’s fitness panel."

The Lakers and seven-foot center Christian Koloko have agreed on a deal, agent Calvin Andrews of Klutch Sports says. Koloko is expected to have an opportunity for a role in Lakers frontcourt after he receives clearance from league’s fitness panel. https://t.co/QEYw7Or4kR

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) September 14, 2024

Following the big news, Koloko sent out a post (via X) that had over 1,000 likes and 75,000 impressions in less than two hours.

He also made a post to his Instagram story.

Koloko wrote: "God’s timing is always the best 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾"

God’s timing is always the best 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 https://t.co/2j1fPl3vPl

— CjKoloko (@kolokojunior1) September 14, 2024

Many fans reacted to his post.

Via @SportsCrazee: "Woohoo!!! Now I have a reason to love my Lakers this season! Will be behind the basket for 10 home games!!!! 🐻⬇️ C-LO!!! 💜💛❤️💙"

Woohoo!!! Now I have a reason to love my Lakers this season! Will be behind the basket for 10 home games!!!! 🐻⬇️ C-LO!!! 💜💛❤️💙 https://t.co/YpLTUWfZML

— Shereen Rayan - Sports Broadcaster/Writer (@SportsCrazee) September 14, 2024

Via @so_mi_so33: "Lakers finally made a move man😩"

Lakers finally made a move man😩 https://t.co/VGhT8fZEbJ pic.twitter.com/dYtKzl7MBZ

— somi_capalot_🇺🇸🇳🇬⛹🏾 (@so_mi_so33) September 14, 2024

Via @mannylakeshow96: "WELCOME TO THE GREATEST TEAM IN SPORTS KOLOKO!!!! 😍💜💛💪🏼🔥"

WELCOME TO THE GREATEST TEAM IN SPORTS KOLOKO!!!! 😍💜💛💪🏼🔥

— Manny FG 𝕏 🇮🇹 💜💛 (@mannylakeshow96) September 14, 2024

Via @LakerCentral365: "Welcome to the squad man!"

Welcome to the squad man!

— Laker Central (@LakerCentral365) September 14, 2024

Via @ArizonaWildbags: "LFG man!!! So happy for you! 🐻⬇️ Go kill it!!!!"

LFG man!!! So happy for you! 🐻⬇️ Go kill it!!!!

— Tyler Cole🌵 (@ArizonaWildbags) September 14, 2024

Via @BronGotGame: "Only up from here"

Only up from here

— ²³𝙻𝚎𝙱𝚛𝚘𝚗𝚌𝚑𝚒𝚝𝚒𝚜🏀☄️🌎💞 (@BronGotGame) September 14, 2024

Koloko was the 33rd pick in the 2022 NBA Draft after three seasons of college basketball with the Arizona Wildcats.

He finished his rookie year in the NBA (2022-23) with averages of 3.1 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.0 blocks per contest while shooting 48.0% from the field in 58 games for the Toronto Raptors.