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NBA Free Agency 2016: 5 targets for Lakers

By Charles Rahrig V

Mar 20, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks injured forward Chandler Parsons (25) during a timeout from the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 20, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks injured forward Chandler Parsons (25) during a timeout from the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 11, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Dallas Mavericks center Zaza Pachulia (27) reacts to being hit in the face during the second half against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Dallas won 101-92. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 11, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Dallas Mavericks center Zaza Pachulia (27) reacts to being hit in the face during the second half against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Dallas won 101-92. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Zaza Pachulia

Speaking of needs at center, the Lakers can either try to swing for fences at center or take a cheap practical approach. With a young roster and the Lakers not having any set meetings with big free agents, the Lakers should look at a guy like Zaza Pachulia.

If there is a player that is the definition of value and could be had a lot cheaper than some of the other options in free agency, it’s Pachulia. He proved last year with the Mavericks that he can play quality minutes on the floor.

The Lakers don’t have the depth at center right now and they just need someone that can hold some minutes down while their young players get the development on the floor that they need to grow and become better.

He isn’t anything special on offense, but he can grab boards and he’s generally considered a great teammate. With a young team, chemistry is one of the most important facets of the game.

Everyone saw what a great friend he and Dirk Nowitzki were. He’ll easily befriend the stars in Los Angeles and become a fan favorite because of the work ethic that he brings night in and night out on a consistent basis.

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