“LeBron is…I think the greatest player to ever play.”
— JJ Redick.
Looks like the upcoming Lakers head coach will coach his GOAT. #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/1QrSypp0Uw
— 🎗NBA•Fan🎗 (@Klutch_23) June 16, 2024
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JJ and LeBron conversation about advantage of shooting threes
Conversation between LeBron & JJ about shooting more 3's is fascinating. It not only tells you a lot about JJ's style of communicating and making points but also about JJ 3-point focus offensively. He respects PIP & FTM but Lakers will see increased 3PA & 3PM next year. https://t.co/1y4sVuSoqY
— LakerTom (@LakerTom) June 17, 2024
Great opportunity for Lakers to draft back-up center at #17
4 Modern Two-Way Centers Lakers Could Select With #17 Pick In Draft
Here are 6 excellent backup center prospects slated to be drafted between #18 and #27. Holmes is at top of my big board followed by Ware. This is perfect draft for Lakers b/u center.https://t.co/PUFmlgyM0J pic.twitter.com/MFGmvaxmdd
— LakerTom (@LakerTom) June 16, 2024
Lakers considered likely landing spot for Missi at 17
The Lakers are considered the likely landing spot for Missi at 17 with the Baylor big as their main target. They like his athleticism and potential as a rim protector, plus his surprising shooting from 3 https://t.co/u26cTLSCv2 #nbadraft #lakers pic.twitter.com/JTx46HOjb6
— NBADraft.net (@nbadraftnet) June 16, 2024
Best and Worst Landing Spots for Notable 2024 NBA Free Agents
Best and Worst Landing Spots for Notable 2024 NBA Free Agentshttps://t.co/viqk5GPaEc via @BleacherReport
— LakerTom (@LakerTom) June 16, 2024
Chris Paul
Best Landing Spot: Los Angeles Lakers
Chris Paul may not hit free agency at all if the Golden State Warriors guarantee his salary and either keep or trade him. But if the Dubs cut him loose to save money, Paul could be a sought-after commodity in a weak point guard market.
If he’s willing to play a backup role like he did last season for the Warriors, there might be 20 teams that’d happily take him aboard and benefit from his presence in the rotation. Even teams for which he’s previously played—the Phoenix Suns and L.A. Clippers chief among them—would be decent landing spots if we could wave a magic wand and eliminate some of the awkward interpersonal angles in those scenarios.
Realistically, though, Paul might still prefer to start and win as much as possible.
That leaves a thinner field, led by a Los Angeles Lakers team that will likely be built around an age-40-season LeBron James. At least Paul would clearly fit the timeline here.
If D’Angelo Russell declines his player option and enters free agency, the Lakers will have a glaring void at the 1. And if they also hire a relatively untested head coach, it’ll help to have someone with Paul’s experience to complement James’.
Even if Russell picks up his option, CP3 could provide insurance or even give the Lakers more confidence in trading Russell away to fill out other areas of the roster.