Los Angeles Lakers: 3 options for non-taxpayers mid-level exception

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2. Goran Dragic

The Los Angeles Lakers are in need of a ball-handler this offseason with Rajon Rondo set to depart possibly. With that being said, that could mean a positive for the Lakers in terms of getting better. How about someone they went up against in the NBA Finals?

Unfortunately, Goran Dragić missed most of the NBA Finals with plantar fascia in his foot. But he was playing tremendous basketball for the Miami Heat and is someone who is a very versatile scorer. He also is a great teammate that always relishes any role that he is given whether it is sixth man or starter.

He had shooting lines of 44.1/36.7/77.6 this past season. His career lines are 46.4/36.3/76.4, which is very good. He has dealt with some injuries in his career, but when he’s on the court he is effective on offense and could thrive with LeBron and AD.

He will have a ton of space in the Lakers offense and he is also a very good slasher. He has postseason experience and has been a starter and sixth man. So he can play either role and close games for the team to be a ball handler.

He has made over $113 million in his career. So the $9.7 million exception is a possibility. He just like Gallinari has had a good career that is missing one thing, a championship.

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