There's no such thing as too much defense in the NBA and that is especially true for the Los Angeles Lakers. With LeBron James and Luka Doncic as the franchise cornerstones, the Lakers can use any defensive role player they can get.
Going out and getting a defensive stopper with the limited resources of the new second-apron league is easier said than done. The Lakers have to jump at any opportunity they get to bring in a plus defender for an affordable price.
One opportunity just fell in the Lakers' lap. After failing to find a trade partner, the Charlotte Hornets waived forward Josh Okogie.