Predicting Los Angeles Lakers’ 2018-19 starting lineup with LeBron James

Small Forward: Paul George

We all know this is going to happen, right?

Well it’s obviously no guarantee at this moment, but signs continue to point unmistakably in that direction. Not only has Paul George expressed interest in signing with the Lakers time and time again, but other potential suitors are losing interest as well. Teams simply don’t want to trade for him out of fear he’ll sign with Los Angeles in 2018.

That makes me all the more confident in predicting that George will be a part of this lineup in 2018-19. He’s an L.A.-area native, and one who would love to be a part of bringing the Lakers back to prominence. The only hurdle now is waiting until next offseason.

When that time comes, though, you better believe the Lakers will do whatever they need to do to sign the Indiana Pacers’ star forward. I’m sure there will be some teams who come out of the woodwork to pitch him, but the Lakers have a huge advantage over anyone who dares enter the race.

By signing George, the Lakers get a proven superstar and one of the best two-way players in the game. He should immediately give this team a huge boost on both ends, turning it into an immediate contender for a playoff spot.

George’s signing will also help the Lakers secure the next man on this list.