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AJ Lawson

AJ Lawson is a Canadian professional basketball player who has played guard for the Toronto Raptors and Raptors 905.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

AJ Lawson is a Canadian professional basketball player who plays guard for the Toronto Raptors and Raptors 905. Born in Toronto, he played college basketball at South Carolina and entered the NBA as an undrafted player in 2021.

Early life and education

Lawson was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and attended GTA Prep in Mississauga. South Carolina athletics identified him as a junior and a sport and entertainment management major.

College career

Lawson played college basketball at the University of South Carolina. He later completed his degree while continuing his professional basketball career.

Professional career

Lawson began his professional career in 2021 after going undrafted in the NBA draft. He has been associated with the Toronto Raptors and Raptors 905 on NBA and G League roster listings.

Playing profile

Official league listings describe Lawson as a guard standing 6 ft 6 in and weighing 179 lb. His role is primarily on the perimeter, with NBA and G League pages listing him as a guard.

Key facts

  • Lawson is listed by the NBA as a Canadian guard for the Toronto Raptors.
  • He played college basketball for the South Carolina Gamecocks.
  • He was born in Toronto and attended GTA Prep in Mississauga, Ontario.
  • He entered professional basketball in 2021 as an undrafted player.
  • NBA and G League listings show him at 6-foot-6 and 179 pounds.
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Canadian context

Lawson is a Canadian-born player from Toronto and has represented a Canadian NBA team, the Toronto Raptors, making him relevant to Canadian basketball fans.

Frequently asked questions

Who is AJ Lawson?
AJ Lawson is a Canadian professional basketball player who plays guard and has been associated with the Toronto Raptors and Raptors 905.
Where is AJ Lawson from?
He was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
What college did AJ Lawson attend?
He played college basketball at the University of South Carolina.
Was AJ Lawson drafted into the NBA?
No. NBA and G League listings identify him as undrafted in 2021.
What position does AJ Lawson play?
He is listed as a guard.

References

  1. NBA — https://www.nba.com/player/1630639/aj-lawson
    Supports: Birthdate, nationality, height, weight, position, college, draft status, and Raptors roster association
  2. NBA G League — https://gleague.nba.com/player/1630639/aj-lawson
    Supports: Height, weight, birthdate, undrafted status, Raptors 905/Raptors association, and guard position
  3. University of South Carolina Athletics — https://gamecocksonline.com/sports/mbball/roster/player/aj-lawson/
    Supports: Hometown, height, weight, class, major, and college attendance
  4. RealGM — https://basketball.realgm.com/player/AJ-Lawson/Summary/120553
    Supports: Toronto birthplace, Canadian nationality, hometown, current team, draft status, and high school
  5. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A._J._Lawson
    Supports: Playing career start date and general biographical context