Even after LeBron James signed a four-year, $154 million deal in free agency, the Los Angeles Lakers still have their work cut out for them.
With James showing commitment, president of basketball operations Magic Johnson and general manager Rob Pelinka are on the clock to try and land a second All-Star player to maximize their chances at another championship.
Former executive vice president of basketball operations Jim Buss and general manager Mitch Kupchak started the rebuilding process and were able to select players like Brandon Ingram to usher in a new era.