After the Los Angeles Lakers signed LeBron James, they added Lance Stephenson, JaVale McGee, Rajon Rondo and Michael Beasley as well in 2018 NBA free agency.
Primarily surrounded by shooters during his time with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat, the Lakers pitched James on tough playmakers to dethrone the Golden State Warriors.
As teams have attempted to outshoot the defending champions, the storied franchise is going a different route. With big personalities on the roster, some have questioned the team’s signings and how volatile the locker room can become if they do not get off to a strong start.