JUST A MINUTE AGO: Los Angeles Lakers have land a £180 million 6-foot-9, 200 pound guard/forward to bolster their franchise talent

The Lakers are known for adding stars via trade or the waiver wire at the last minute which means that newcomers like Vincent Valerio-Bodon could find themselves on the outside looking in.

One example is Patrick Beverly, a former Lakers player who compared his overseas fanfare to LeBron James’ recently. Meanwhile, a former Laker is moving on to the Golden State Warriors.

The Lakers’ current roster candidates include several young players who are just now coming into their own. Among them are Max Christie, the ex-MSU Spartan who has great shooting range and has been working to improve his body over the years for the purposes of making it NBA ready. Jarred Vanderbilt is a wild card because of his ability to hold position down low and play on the perimeter. He is a rebounding savant at times who can make life difficult on opposing guards and forwards.

Knecht’s outside shooting could be a perfect fit for the drive, slash and kick style of LeBron James, even as James advances toward his inevitable date with the 40-year-old mark this December.