Why The Los Angeles Lakers Do The Deal 

To answer that question, we can’t look at Bouknight’s career so far. 

Frankly, he hardly gets on the floor. Of course, that in itself is troubling. Why is it that the Hornets won’t put any trust in him? 

It’s hard to say. At the same time, that’s exactly why he’d be available at this price. For the Lakers, this is a buy-low opportunity. The question they need to ask themselves is this: what was Bouknight supposed to be? 

In theory, he’s a shot creator. Bouknight can launch difficult shots off the dribble over tough defensive coverage – in theory.

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If he can put those skills to practice, he could potentially be a dynamic sixth man for the Lakers next season. 

Should the Hornets risk watching him thrive elsewhere?