Los Angeles Lakers: 5 reasons why Jeff Teague is a nice fallback option

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1. Jeff Teague has playoff experience

Teague is 32 years of age now, and while he’s not exactly old, he does have plenty of experience in the playoffs.

In each of his first nine seasons in the league, his team made it to the postseason, and he got as far as the Eastern Conference Finals in 2015.

During the 2018 NBA Finals, James talked about his need and desire to play with smart, heady veterans who not only have experience but also resourcefulness.

Teague would fit that need, as he’s appeared in 71 postseason games over the years.

In those 2015 Eastern Conference Finals against James’ Cleveland Cavaliers, Teague’s Hawks may have gotten swept, but Teague played well, averaging 21.5 points a game.

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If he becomes a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, he won’t exactly be afraid of the big moments.

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