Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Lindy Waters III

Discover the career path of Lindy Waters III, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Lindy Waters III is a Kiowa and Cherokee-American professional basketball player currently playing for the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA. He previously played college basketball for the Oklahoma State Cowboys. Notably, he was a finalist for the NBA 2023-24 Social Justice Champion Award due to his foundation's work supporting Native American youth through initiatives focused on sports, health, and overall wellness.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

November 2015: Committed to Oklahoma State

In November 2015, Lindy Waters committed to playing college basketball for Oklahoma State.

2020: Went Undrafted in NBA Draft

In 2020, Lindy Waters went undrafted in the NBA draft.

March 31, 2021: Signed with Enid Outlaws

On March 31, 2021, Lindy Waters signed with the Enid Outlaws of The Basketball League.

July 6, 2021: Signed with Palmer Alma Mediterránea

On July 6, 2021, Lindy Waters signed with Palmer Alma Mediterránea of the LEB Oro, but the contract was voided.

October 2021: Joined Oklahoma City Blue

In October 2021, Lindy Waters joined the Oklahoma City Blue of the NBA G League after a successful tryout.

February 10, 2022: Signed Two-Way Contract with Oklahoma City Thunder

On February 10, 2022, Lindy Waters was signed to a two-way contract by his hometown team, the Oklahoma City Thunder.

February 27, 2023: Thunder Converted Waters' Deal

On February 27, 2023, the Thunder converted Lindy Waters' deal into a multi-year standard contract.

March 2, 2023: Assigned to Oklahoma City Blue

On March 2, 2023, Lindy Waters was assigned to the Oklahoma City Blue of the NBA G League.

2023: NBA Social Justice Champion Award Finalist

In 2023, Lindy Waters III was named a finalist for the NBA Social Justice Champion Award. This was due to the work his foundation does to support Native American youth through sports, health, and wellness.

February 9, 2024: Signed Multi-Year Contract with Thunder

On February 9, 2024, Lindy Waters III signed a multi-year contract with the Thunder.

June 27, 2024: Traded to the Golden State Warriors (then re-acquired)

On June 27, 2024, the Golden State Warriors traded their 52nd draft pick for Lindy Waters III, however they re-acquired the pick just hours later, in exchange for cash compensation.

October 5, 2024: Hit Game-Winning Buzzer Beater

On October 5, 2024, Lindy Waters hit a game-winning buzzer beater during a preseason game against the Los Angeles Clippers. This was his first career buzzer-beating game winner.