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Los Angeles Lakers: 3 free agent PGs team could still sign

By Gil Alcaraz IV

BOSTON, MA - MARCH 1: Deron Williams #31 of the Cleveland Cavaliers dribbles against the Boston Celtics during the first quarter at TD Garden on March 1, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - MARCH 1: Deron Williams #31 of the Cleveland Cavaliers dribbles against the Boston Celtics during the first quarter at TD Garden on March 1, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /
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Ian Clark

I really like the idea of the Lakers signing Ian Clark, as Shelburne mentioned. I know he was looking for a more prominent role on his next team, but playing behind Ball would still provide more opportunities than playing behind Stephen Curry and Shaun Livingston.

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Based on what we’ve seen from Clark through four seasons, he has the talent to be a prominent piece of any NBA offense. He’s got a career field goal percentage of 45.6, and has connected on 36.4 percent of his threes. Clark saw his minutes go up a season ago, and rewarded the Golden State Warriors with some exceptional play.

While he doesn’t fit the “mentor” mold, Clark would be a solid complement to Ball. The rookie is more of a facilitator, while the 2017 champ is more of a combo guard who makes his biggest impact as a shooter. His defense is still a work in progress, but he offers significant upside even at 26 years of age.

The best part is that Clark wouldn’t cost too much to sign. He made just over $1 million with the Warriors in 2016-17. That means the Lakers could likely get him under contract for not much more than that, using their exception to do so.

If Clark were to sign, he’d give the Lakers depth at point guard. Then, if he shines in his first year in Los Angeles, he could potentially be re-signed to play in a similar role when the Lakers try to put together their super-team next offseason.

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