Offensive Game
Athletic finisher who converts around the rim; three-point shooting is developing and remains the primary area of focus for his long-term NBA viability.
Career Journey
| Season | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | FG% | 3P% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Toronto Raptors
Toronto Raptors
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Toronto Raptors
2022-present
Undrafted to standard NBA contract
After going undrafted in 2021 and years on two-way deals, the Raptors converted Lawson to a standard contract in April 2026.
2024 NBA Finals run with Dallas
Part of the Mavericks squad that reached the 2024 NBA Finals.
Homecoming in Toronto
The Toronto native returned to play for the Raptors, appearing in the rotation during 2025-26 while also logging G League time.
| 2025-26 |
| 24 |
| 4.2 |
| 1.8 |
| 0.3 |
| 43.6% |
| 42.2% |
A.J. Lawson is a Toronto-born wing who has earned his NBA rotation spot the hard way: undrafted in 2021, then years of two-way deals and G League grinding before sticking. A 6'6" combo forward out of South Carolina, where he was an SEC All-Freshman pick, his pro identity is the 3-and-D archetype: catch-and-shoot range on the wing, length to guard multiple positions, and enough burst to finish in transition. He passed through Minnesota and Dallas, even reaching the 2024 Finals with the Mavericks, before landing back home. In April 2026 the Raptors converted him to a standard contract, a milestone for a Canadian playing in Canada. He is a depth piece rather than a featured scorer, but his shot-making and defensive versatility keep him in the mix on a young Toronto roster.
Offensive Game
Athletic finisher who converts around the rim; three-point shooting is developing and remains the primary area of focus for his long-term NBA viability.
Defensive Game
Long, active defender with good instincts; his 6'6" frame and wingspan allow him to bother shots and guard multiple perimeter positions.
Intangibles
Four years of college basketball gave him a solid foundation; understands his role and executes within the offense without creating problems for his teammates.
Personal Life & Family
Status
Single
Parents & Siblings
Off the Court
Stays connected to youth basketball in the Bahamas, supporting programs that give young players access to coaching and competition.
Did You Know?
One of several Bahamians making their mark in the NBA — his home country has produced multiple professional players despite its small population.
His four years at South Carolina are relatively rare in the modern NBA pipeline, where one-and-done and two-year players dominate.
The Raptors 905 G League affiliate has been his proving ground — a system built specifically to produce NBA-ready players from the undrafted pool.
Career Honors
Raptors 905 G League contributor
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