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Los Angeles Lakers: 3 remaining free agents to target

By Orestis Rantis

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 19: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers is defended by Kyle Korver #26 of the Milwaukee Bucks during a game at Fiserv Forum on December 19, 2019 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 19: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers is defended by Kyle Korver #26 of the Milwaukee Bucks during a game at Fiserv Forum on December 19, 2019 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /
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Los Angeles Lakers target No. 2: Dewayne Dedmon

The minute free agency tipped-off, the Atlanta Hawks traded Dewayne Dedmon to the Detroit Pistons to make room for the plethora of signings that would follow. A few days later, Dedmon would get waived and stretched by the Pistons, making him a free agent.

This was a blessing in disguise for the Los Angeles Lakers, as they could get their hands on an incredibly versatile back-up center. Dedmon has been a rotation center for the majority of his career, never for a contender though.

Throughout the 2019-20 NBA Season, the Lakers were known for their incredible size in the paint. Causing constant havoc to their opponents with their never-failing work with the pick-and-roll, McGee and Howard would usually have a field day both on the offensive and defensive day.

By replacing these two with Gasol and Harrell, the Lakers improved by a landslide when it comes to pure talent. However, they had to sacrifice their “big-ball” identity for that. Dedmon, a 7’0” beast, can help the team when those opposing centers are just too much to handle.

Dedmon’s role won’t be to score and be the go-to guy in the post. Where he can prove to be quite useful is with his ability to spread the floor which would help LeBron’s drive-in game tremendously.

Despite a poor 2019-20 3-point shooting season, Dedmon remains a viable option from behind the arc. Add his defensive prowess and his knack for rebounding and the Lakers would not have to request much more from a free agent.

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