The Los Angeles Lakers seem to be forming a new lineup for the 2021-22 NBA season. These players have worn purple and gold shirts at some point in the past. One former player who almost jumped was obviously Danny Green.
In the last time Press conference In the Philadelphia 76ers, Green revealed that he was recruited back to Los Angeles by Lakers big man Dwight Howard.
In addition, it seems that Howard is not the only one trying to get the three-time NBA champion to transfer to a new team. According to Green, George Hill also invited the 34-year-old two-way guard to consider a transfer to the Milwaukee Bucks.
All of this is irrelevant now, because Green chose to stay with the 76ers. He signed a two-year contract worth 20 million US dollars-according to reports, this is unmatched by the Lakers.
Considering that Green is one of the key figures for the Lakers to win the 2020 championship, it makes sense for Green to return. However, he was not spared and even criticized. Death threat, Especially after Game 5 of the 2020 NBA Finals.
As for the Lakers, they already have some players who have played for the team. In addition to Howard, Wayne Ellington, Trevor Ariza and Kent Baezmore also returned to the battlefield. In this list, only Ariza and Howard won the NBA championship in purple and gold shirts.
Russell Westbrook is the biggest card to join the Lakers this season. Kendrick Nunn and Malik Monk were also on board. Carmelo Anthony also signed, agreeing to a minimum one-year contract.
There is still a roster to fill, and some familiar names have surfaced.According to veteran NBA reporters, including Isaiah Thomas, he is within the Lakers’ attention Mark Stein.
Another meaningful name is Lance Stephenson. The experienced swingman will hold a private trial in Las Vegas. Representatives from the Bucks, 76ers, Denver Nuggets and Brooklyn Nets will attend. Yahoo Sports Report.
Stephenson’s last NBA game was against the Lakers in the 2018-19 season before moving to the Chinese Basketball Association. In 2019, he signed a contract with the Liaoning Flying Leopards and led the team to the East Asian Super League Terrific 12 and won the MVP honor that year.
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