Los Angeles Lakers: Why Danilo Gallinari is the perfect free-agent target

Danilo Gallinari is a match made in heaven for the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Los Angeles Lakers are fresh off of an NBA Championship victory but that is not going to stop the front office from quickly getting to work. Rob Pelinka will enjoy this title for a week or so before heading back into his offseason and shaping the team for next season.

There is no doubt that the Lakers are going to be extremely motivated to defend their championship next season. Not only will that prove that this title was not a “Mickey Mouse Championship” — despite it being the most difficult title in NBA history — but the team will also have a chance to win it in front of their fans… hopefully.

The Lakers franchise is not in the business of winning one championship. They are in the business of creating dynasties.

It may not be a superstar-driven summer like the last two years but there is still a lot that Rob Pelinka can do to improve this team for next season. One potential option for Pelinka is long-time veteran forward, Danilo Gallinari.

Gallinari recently said that he values playing for a contender more than he does the salaray he gets, which puts the Lakers atop the list. While Gallinari was not going to get a massive deal or anything, his comments reinstate that a mid-level exception could be more than enough for his services.

We know that the Lakers are a title contender and that makes them an option for Gallinari. What is even better is that Gallinari is a perfect free-agent target for the team. Let’s break down not Gallinari’s fit on the team, but the doors that could be opened if the Los Angeles Lakers signed him.