According to multiple media reports, the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers plan to reinforce during the offseason, and the Purple and Golden Corps targeted Spurs All-Star guard DeRozan.
It is reported that the Lakers hope to use Danny Green and Kyle Kuzma to trade for DeRozan to upgrade the lineup. At present, it is unknown whether the Spurs will agree to this deal. Z2z
sources said that the Lakers think DeRozan is a very suitable candidate, they plan to form the Big Three of DeRozan, James and Davis. Although DeRozan is not good at three-pointers (averaged 0.5 three-pointers per game last season), he has the strength to become the Lakers' third scoring point.
As trading rumors grew, DeRozan responded when he participated in Matt Barnes's "All the Smoke" podcast.
DeRozan said he grew up in Los Angeles and admired Kobe Bryant. He once fantasized about playing for the Lakers.
"You always want to be needed. When you see that the team needs you, you don't feel anything. You'd better feel good about it, because it's hard for some people to get such an opportunity."
DeRozan also said that it is a great thing to play for a great team and a championship team. After all, not every player in the league can be favored by the Lakers. This is an honor.
DeRozan is 31 years old and the Spurs actively sought to send him away last season. Given Danny Green's unstable shooting ability and Kuzma's desire for a big contract, the Lakers believe this offseason is the best trading time.
