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Los Angeles Lakers: 4 reasons Jamal Crawford should be signed

Kenneth Teape|
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - APRIL 11: Jamal Crawford #11 of the Minnesota Timberwolves drives to the basket against the Denver Nuggets during the game on April 11, 2018 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Nuggets 112-106. 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 Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - APRIL 11: Jamal Crawford #11 of the Minnesota Timberwolves drives to the basket against the Denver Nuggets during the game on April 11, 2018 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Nuggets 112-106. 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 Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
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3. Veteran leadership

Coming into the offseason, the Lakers had a distinct plan on what they wanted to accomplish and the type of player they were looking for. One of the characteristics they were looking for was veterans, and Crawford would fit that bill as well.

Crawford is entering his 19th year in the NBA. He has a wealth of knowledge that he can share with the younger players on the Lakers roster. Ball handling is one of the areas that Crawford excels in. He is one of the best ball handlers in the NBA. Working with him could do wonders for a player such as Josh Hart.

The second-year guard out of Villanova had ball handling as one of the things that he wanted to work on this offseason. Crawford could certainly help him in that area.

Crawford has also picked up some playoff experience in recent years, playing in 74 total playoff games in his career. With a roster so young, any added playoff experience around them would be beneficial.

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