Chris Manon
In short
Chris Mañon is a Dominican-American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers. He is currently on a two-way contract with the Coachella Valley Lakers of the NBA G League.
Who they are now
He is a forward for the Los Angeles Lakers. He plays under a two-way contract which allows him to move between the NBA team and their G League affiliate.
Why they are in the news
The reason for his current trending status is not confirmed here.
An example of their work
He played college basketball for both the Cornell Big Red and the Vanderbilt Commodores. He has since transitioned into professional basketball within the NBA system.