Former Los Angeles Laker Kent Bazemore - who left the team after a half-season in 2013-14 after the Lakers failed to extend him a qualifying offer which led to an extended domino effect that wasn’t in the Lakers favor - is now a current Los Angeles Laker after returning during free agency this summer, reportedly taking less money than what was offered by his incumbent team, the Golden State Warriors.
Bazemore’s pursuit of a title and constant overtures from the Lakers front-office were key in his decision, with the player saying:
“I heard from Mr.