The Los Angeles Lakers were able to make yet another addition to their roster this offseason.
After a poor postseason run, the Los Angeles Lakers have been active this summer in hopes of strengthening their roster.
In fact, general manager Rob Perinka has already made some important additions to the roster, including Deandre Ayton, Jake Laravia and Marcus Smart.
Signing the Elite Centre was undoubtedly the most important task for Perinka this offseason, and he made it happen with Ayton’s arrival. However, it can be argued that the Lakers still need a quality backup center.
The Lakers have re-signed Jackson Hayes, but Chicago Bulls star Nikola Vsevic’s caliber will definitely be a major upgrade.
Plus, as Vucevic has been on the Lakers radar for years, that means the organization appreciates him. Previously, the Bulls did not indulge in the purple and gold trade around Vsevic.
It will lead to a huge reduction in Vucevic’s trade value, and he is expected to complete the acquisition of the contract with the bull. Laker Nation wants to sign the 34-year-old, and Luka Doncic will help with this quest.
how? Well, Doncic and Vucevic share the same agent on Bill Duffy. This means that if Vucevic completes the acquisition, the Lakers can have an edge in negotiations.
The double NBA All-Star has given the Bulls the last five and a half seasons of his career, but it’s clear that their time is over earlier than later.
Adding fuel to the fire was a comment from former Orlando magic star Evan Fournier. Fournier ridiculed the Bulls when he took a shot at Vsevic after the latter called for a move abroad.
Ahead of his first full season with the Lakers, Don Sic is doing everything with his power to regain the Lakers’ glory days.
He has already undergone major transformations to silence his critics. Additionally, Doncic is actively involved in recruiting Lakers players.
Smart admitted that Don Sic is a big reason behind his decision to sign with the Lakers. Aiton also acknowledged Luke’s role in his decision to join Purple and Gold.
Don’t forget that Ayton has the same agent as the Slovenian superstar. So Doncic already gives one star internal track. In Vucevic’s case, there is no reason to doubt he would do the same.