Los Angeles Lakers:3 players the Lakers should've re-signed

Los Angeles Lakers: 3 players the Lakers should’ve re-signed

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 22: DeMarcus Cousins #0 of the New Orleans Pelicans throws an elbow as he is defended by Julius Randle #30 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half against Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center October 22, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) /

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2. Isaiah Thomas

Only months before being acquired by the Lakers, Thomas finished top 5 in MVP voting, after leading the Boston Celtics to the Eastern Conference Finals. He even balled out for his team right after losing his sister in a tragic car accident.

Due to a hip injury, his market value has dropped drastically, and the Lakers could’ve brought him back on a cheap deal. He signed a one-year, prove it deal with the Denver Nuggets instead.

I am happy about the Rajon Rondo signing, but the other ex-Celtic played well after being traded to the Lakers last season. He could become a threat to go off for 30 points per game again if his surgery was successful.

Re-signing Isaiah would’ve been low-risk, high reward transaction. He also grew up a Lakers fan, and was just fun to watch. After playing in his first game as a Laker, he said he “felt like he got his superpowers back”.

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