2. He Has Familiarity With LeBron James

One key that could help Derrick Rose end up signing with the Lakers would be his past with LeBron James. The two played together just a few short years ago with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

James has always respected players that compete hard each and every night. He gets frustrated with talented players, like Kyle Kuzma, who have on nights and off nights when it comes to effort. Rose will always leave everything he has on the court, which he has proved night in and night out throughout his career.

Los Angeles has brought in players who LeBron wanted them to sign over the past couple of years. Throughout his NBA career, James has been viewed as part general manager everywhere he has been. If he wants the Lakers to try to sign Rose, then they will do just that.

Rose has played alongside James, which means that the two already have some chemistry together. Most of his role with Los Angeles would be stepping up when James isn’t on the floor, but he can play with him as well. That may be a small reason why this fit makes sense, but it’s a good one.