On July 29th , as training camp for the 2025-26 season approaches, the Los Angeles Lakers began gradually strengthening their roster and making final preparations for the new season's championship campaign. The Lakers officially announced the signing of Eric Dickerson, a 6-foot-8 forward with historic NCAA scoring statistics.

Dixon experienced a breakout season in the 2024-25 season. He led the nation in scoring with an average of 23.3 points per game, shooting 45.1% from the field and an impressive 40.7% from three-point range . He also contributed 5.1 rebounds and 1.9 assists, demonstrating his versatile offensive and defensive abilities. With these impressive numbers, Dixon was named a Big East First-Team Player of the Year, becoming a focal point on the collegiate scene.

During his five years at Villanova, Dickerson appeared in 162 games ( 141 starts), becoming one of the school's all-time leading scorers. He also led the school in scoring with 2,314 points. His career averages were 14.3 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.4 assists, demonstrating consistent production.

Despite being undrafted in the 2025 NBA Draft and having a foot injury that temporarily delayed his signing, the Lakers finally finalized his contract. Lakers media representative Trevor Ryan revealed, " While there were earlier reports that Dixon had agreed to join the Lakers, that wasn't the final word. " However, with his recovery progressing well, Dixon finally signed his contract and officially became a Lakers player.

While he will likely begin his professional career in the G League in the 2025-26 season , this scoring machine who emerged from the college ranks is undoubtedly worth watching long-term. For the Lakers, who are aiming for a championship, Dixon's addition injects more potential into the team and provides valuable resources for developing future internal combat capabilities.