A King and an Empire: The Official GOAT franchise Boss Angeles Lakers 2018-19 season

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Breh's my team the Cavs aren't going to be doing too much can I jump on the bandwagon for a short ride?

I'm assuming Cousins is getting that 6 million. With Rondo on a minimum.

C: Cousins/McGee
PF: Davis/Kuzma/Dudley
SF:James/THT
SG:Green/KCP/Daniels
PG: Rondo/Cook/Caruso?/

So if you have the exception and minimums left I think you all should check out the following.

Point Guards: (3rd PG vet minimum)
Trey Burke- he's a scoring PG. But I like that he's a bit younger. Another minimum type of guy.

Alex Caruso- Ok so I only really see him play at the end of the Lakers seasons. He to me is a 3rd PG. Great size can hit the 3 ball...Should be a minimum type player.

Wings: (Exception and Minimum)
Avery Bradley-
Defense has fallen off but was that due to injury recovery. Hit's the 3 at a decent clip. I'm thinking on a winning team where he can just concentrate on Defense and shooting the 3 he could be a good fit. I'm thinking he may be looking for an exception or something around 5 million. A good portion of remaining money.

Andre Iguodala- Veteran players, champion, seems to come up clutch. He won't provide much during the regular season but a player like him fits for the playoffs. Won't demand much more than a minimum. Would be a good fit depth wise at 15-20 minutes a night.

Justin Holiday- Every time I see him play he seems to be competing hard and making something happen on defense. I want to say he's a good defender but people don't seem to agree. He strikes me as a 3&D type. He also has Cali connection and would get opportunity for playing time and receive a good amount of attention. Good fit for the Lakers.

Kyle Korver- At this stage he is nothing more than a 12-18 minute a night situational shooter. Will likely be looking for a minimum. Perfect fit for the Lakers when is bought out as far as shooting. But the Lakers should place a priority on finding 2 way players and than bring in shooters.

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson- I still like him as a defensive specialist. Not sure how much money he is going to get on the open market but playing on the Lakers he would get a good amount of playing time and also receive a bit more attention. He has to be included in lineups that have shooters because his shot hasn't developed. Seems to have regressed but he gives the Lakers one thing they are really missing. And that is a hustler/athlete/potential versatile defender. Possibly looking for playing time and a short term contract.

Bigs: (Vet minimums)

Luc Mbah A Moute- If healthy (which who knows) was a versatile defender. Could defend inside and on the perimeter in 12-18 minutes a night if healthy is a good fit. Can also hit the open 3. A vet minimum type of player.

Christian Wood- I like his fit for the Lakers on a minimum type of deal. Can provide a bit of shot blocking and also hit the open 3. Is still a young player and if given the opportunity on a short term deal hopefully produces within it. The Lakers need athletes, defenders, shooters and flat out bodies to make it through the season.

Dante Cunningham- Dude low key has become a stretch 4. He is a veteran role player who will likely be signed for a minimum. I wouldn't expect much from him he's a 11-13th man.


My hopeful outcome would be something like this:

vet minimums to: Alex Caruso, Andre Iggy, Justin Holiday, Christian Wood

exception to: Bradley I know most people want Morris I would also. But Bradley is a good fit.

starting the season with this lineup
C: Cousins/Mcgee/(Wood)
PF: Davis/Kuzma/Dudley
SF: James/(Iggy)/(Holiday)/THT
SG:Green/KCP/(Bradley)/Daniels
PG: Cook/Rondo/(Caruso)

I'm not sure of the status of THT if he's signed or not. Is he injured for a long time frame can he be turned into a 2 way contract? I really would like to see a team take a chance on Hollis-Jefferson but not sure if with his shooting issues and the depth the Lakers have if he is a good fit.
 
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