Los Angeles Lakers: 5 cheap sharpshooters to add in free agency
By Jason Reed
Jeff Teague
Jeff Teague was not all that impressive last season and he is not someone who you are going to want to play significant minutes for a contending team in the playoffs. However, that does not mean that he doesn’t bring value, as he would bring a certain type of value to the Lakers.
First of all, he would give the team depth at a point guard position that is currently up in the air. The Lakers do not have a single point guard currently on the roster as they are all free agents this offseason. Some will be brought back, some could be sign-and-traded away, but regardless, they are going to need cheap depth.
He also brings that veteran presence that is going to help teach a young point guard, like Alex Caruso or even THT, the ropes on how to be a true playmaker in the offense. He won’t bring as much value as Rajon Rondo, but that is fine, he would be a better veteran depth signing than Jared Dudley.
He would also bring a smooth three-point stroke. This would likely be utilized more in the regular season when the stakes are lower but Teague shot 43.9% from beyond the arc last season. He only attempted 82 threes in the season, but that is fine, as we said it is a limited role.
And who knows, if the Lakers can mask his defense and he gets hot in the playoffs he too could have a big moment or two that could swing a playoff game, which could swing a series and lead to championship no. 18.