By For Tendo Kaluma, a proud Ugandan father based in Boston, the moment his son Arthur Kaluma signed a two way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers was more than a career milestone. It was the culmination of relentless hard work that have propelled Arthur from a promising young basketball player to one of the NBA’s rising talents.
The Los Angeles Lakers signed forward Arthur Kaluma to a two way contract following an outstanding showing in the 2026 NBA Summer League, rewarding the versatile forward for his impressive development within the organisation. Arthur Kaluma has become the second player to represent Uganda to earn an NBA contract, following Ishmail Wainright, and the first player born to Ugandan parents to reach the milestone.
Kaluma, who spent the 2025–26 season with the South Bay Lakers in the NBA G League, earned the promotion after averaging 17.3 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game across seven Summer League appearances. He shot an efficient 55.1 per cent from the field and nearly 39 per cent from three point range, highlighted by a 34 point performance against the Dallas Mavericks.
The 24 year old forward joined the Lakers organisation as an undrafted free agent in 2025 before continuing his development with South Bay. During the G League season, he averaged 13.8 points per game while demonstrating steady improvement on both ends of the floor.
Known for his athleticism, defensive versatility and improved perimeter shooting, Kaluma has become an increasingly valuable asset within the Lakers system. Standing 6 feet 7 inches with a remarkable 7 foot 1 inch wingspan, he has emerged as one of the franchise’s most promising young forwards.
The two way contract allows Kaluma to split time between the Los Angeles Lakers and their NBA G League affiliate, the South Bay Lakers, while continuing his development and competing for a permanent place on the NBA roster during the upcoming season.
For Tendo Kaluma, Arthur’s latest achievement is another proud chapter in a journey that has inspired Ugandans both at home and across the diaspora.
