Why The Los Angeles Lakers Do The Deal 

The Lakers don’t need Bamba to produce like a lottery player. 

After all, this team already has a well-defined hierarchy. They simply need players who complement LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and (to a lesser extent) Russell Westbrook. 

Bamba ought to do the trick. His offensive game may be raw, but he’s still a rim-protecting big man who spaces the floor. With a minimized role, he ought to thrive. 

He could be especially important in maximizing Westbrook. After all, he’s always been at his best when everyone else on the floor could shoot.

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Bamba could anchor four-out lineups that provide Westbrook ample space for driving and passing. If that’s something the Lakers want badly enough, this is a good deal for them.