The time between the opening of the NBA free agent market in 2020 and the opening of the training camp is very short, and teams need to seize the time to grab players. The Lakers' wing position also needs reinforcement, especially Pope plans to break out of the contract, there is the possibility of leaving the team, and Bradley, who can play shooting guard, also has player options. US media hoopshype suggested that the Lakers strengthen the wing and aim at four candidates, namely Clarkson, Claude, Justin Holiday and Burks.
Clarkson and James used to be teammates in the Cavaliers, but in the 2017-18 playoffs, Clarkson was not reused, averaging 4.7 points and 1.7 rebounds. After being traded to the Jazz in the second half of last season, Clarkson played the role of the sixth man. He also had a good performance in the playoffs, averaging 16.7 points and 3.4 rebounds, shooting 46% from the field, and averaging 2.4 shots per game. Three pointers.
Clarkson has improved his abilities. If he joins the Lakers, he can become an important firepower for the team on the bench.
Claude was also a teammate of James in the Cavaliers, but he was traded away in the middle of the 2017-18 season. Crowder is an all-rounder, with a height of 1.98 meters, he can play from position 2 to position 4. Crowder is very fierce defensively, with a three-pointer. In this year's finals, as a Heat player, Crowder pitted against James and repeatedly fouled Lao Zhan.
If the Lakers have a chance to get Crowder, of course they will fight for it. After all, this type of player will be wanted by any team.
In the 2019-20 season, Justin Holiday averaged 8.3 points and 40.5% three-point shooting in the regular season for the Pacers. In the playoffs, Holiday averaged 7.3 points and 3.8 rebounds, 47.6% shooting and three-pointers. The rate is 50.0%.
Holiday is a player with championship experience. He played for the Warriors in the 2014-15 season and won the championship ring as a marginal substitute. Today, Holiday has evolved into a very practical 3D wing player, who used to start for the Bulls and Grizzlies.
Holiday is very suitable for the Lakers system. If Pope leaves the Lakers for a high salary, the team's introduction of 31-year-old Holiday is an excellent choice.
Alec Burks averaged 15.0 points and 4.3 rebounds per game last season, but he did not perform well in the 76ers' playoffs, averaging 10.5 points per game and shooting only 33% from the field. Burks has excellent breakthrough ability and impact, but the three-point firepower is not stable enough. If you can sign Burks with a basic salary, it is also a good choice for the Lakers.
