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Los Angeles Lakers’ 5 Worst Roster Moves Since Phil Jackson Left

By Gil Alcaraz IV

Mar 28, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Steve Nash (10) looks on during the second half against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. The Timberwolves won 143-107. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 28, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Steve Nash (10) looks on during the second half against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. The Timberwolves won 143-107. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports /
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4. The Claiming of Carlos Boozer

Details: The Lakers claimed Carlos Boozer off amnesty waivers from the Chicago Bulls with a high bid of $3.25 million. 

There was a reason the Chicago Bulls used the amnesty clause to rid themselves of Carlos Boozer. Unfortunately, the Lakers learned that the hard way after winning the bid for the veteran power forward before the 2014-15 season.

In his first and only season in Los Angeles, Boozer was a total bust. In 23.8 minutes per game, he averaged only 11.8 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists–all among his career worsts in 13 NBA seasons.

Although he put together a handful of solid outings for the Lakers, he was generally ineffective and inefficient on a nightly basis.

Since he left the Lakers following that season, Boozer has been out of the NBA. He received some tepid interest from various teams last offseason, but nothing ever came to fruition. His recent signing with Guangdong Tigers likely put any hopes of an NBA comeback to bed.

Boozer seemed like a bargain when the Lakers originally landed him for $3.25 million. However, when his short stint in Los Angeles was over, it was clear his signing was a regrettable mistake.

Next: 3. Spending Too Much On An Average C

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