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Los Angeles Lakers: 5 players to consider to fill out roster

By Kenneth Teape

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 16: (L-R) Assistant coach Jesse Mermuys and head coach Luke Walton of the Los Angeles Lakers, Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka and Lakers president of basketball operations Earvin 'Magic' Johnson react courtside after Lonzo Ball
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 16: (L-R) Assistant coach Jesse Mermuys and head coach Luke Walton of the Los Angeles Lakers, Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka and Lakers president of basketball operations Earvin 'Magic' Johnson react courtside after Lonzo Ball /
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Los Angeles Lakers: 5 players to consider to fill out roster
MIAMI, FL – FEBRUARY 13: C.J. Watson #32 of the Orlando Magic looks on during a game against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena on February 13, 2017 in Miami, Florida. 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 Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /

C.J. Watson

The Lakers are looking for a veteran point guard that can help teach Lonzo Ball the NBA game. Someone like Josh Hart, who could play some point guard in the NBA, could also benefit from having a veteran around.

The Lakers need a veteran that can still offer some minutes as a backup, as the Lakers do not have another point guard on the roster currently. Watson would fill both roles.

The 32-year old Watson has played 10 seasons in the NBA, so he has a ton of experience to bestow upon the younger players in the backcourt. He has appeared in 600 NBA games, starting 104 of them, so he can start if the Lakers run into injury problems. Watson also has some solid playoff experience, appearing in 48 postseason games with four different teams.

On the court, Watson would provide the Lakers with another guy that can knock down three-pointers. Watson has made 37.3 percent from the three-point line in his career, a very strong number.

Watson is already owed $1 million by the Orlando Magic, who waived him earlier this offseason. He should be able to be signed to a minimum contract, as he would be getting paid by two teams. He would fill the mentor void in the Lakers backcourt but also be someone they can rely on as a backup point guard.

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