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Los Angeles Lakers: 10 greatest free agent signings in franchise history

By Matt Leaman

LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 17: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers holds up the Larry O'Brien trophy after the Lakers defeated the Boston Celtics 83-79 in Game Seven of the 2010 NBA Finals at Staples Center on June 17, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. 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 Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 17: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers holds up the Larry O'Brien trophy after the Lakers defeated the Boston Celtics 83-79 in Game Seven of the 2010 NBA Finals at Staples Center on June 17, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. 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 Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /
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DENVER, CO – JANUARY 31: Brian Shaw of the Denver Nuggets watches his team play against the Charlotte Hornets during the first quarter of action. The Denver Nuggets hosted the Charlotte Hornets at the Pepsi Center on Saturday, January 31, 2015. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post via Getty Images) /

Greatest Free Agent Signing All Time – Number Seven: Brian Shaw

Brian Shaw was a dependable player throughout his career with many teams. He played for the Boston Celtics, Miami Heat, Golden State Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers, and Orlando Magic before getting signed by the Lakers. During the 1998 offseason, he inked a deal to join Los Angeles. He decided to team up with Shaq and Kobe.

Shaw was a hustle player that would never stuff a stat sheet. Yet, he would hit clutch three point shots, get steals at the right moment, or play lockdown defense when needed. He also went on to win three championships with the Lakers.

During his time with the Lakers, he averaged just 4.0 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game. In their three playoff runs, it seemed Shaw would come up in the clutch, or when the Lakers needed a much-needed basket. That’s what he will be remembered for the most. He has since been a coach in the NBA with the Denver Nuggets, and currently an assistant on the Lakers coaching staff.

That’s what he will be remembered for the most. He has since been a coach in the NBA with the Denver Nuggets, and currently an assistant once again on the Lakers coaching staff.

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