When the Phoenix Suns agreed to a buyout with 18-year NBA veteran Tyson Chandler, he was coveted by a handful of teams around the league, including the reigning NBA champion Golden State Warriors.
With the Warriors, Chandler would have filled an immediate need and could have even been the team’s starting center until DeMarcus Cousins returned from injury. It also would have given him an opportunity to return to basketball’s biggest stage for the first time since 2011, and possibly the last time in his career.
So why did Chandler instead sign with the Los Angeles Lakers, who at the time were 4-6?