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5 options for Lakers’ open roster spot

By Tre LyDay

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 23: Lonzo Ball No. 2 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during the second half of a game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Staples Center on December 23, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 95-92. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 23: Lonzo Ball No. 2 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during the second half of a game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Staples Center on December 23, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 95-92. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /
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LAS VEGAS, NV – JULY 12: Bryce Alford
LAS VEGAS, NV – JULY 12: Bryce Alford /

Bryce Alford

Bryce Alford is a former teammate of Lonzo Ball, and he’d be a sight for sore eyes for Ball. Alford is the very definition of a shooter, and can knock shots down in bunches. The best part about Alford is that he’s adept at scoring when you run plays for him, and just finding the open spot.

Given the chance, he could be used in sort of a Kyle Korver role, because he’s that good of a shooter. Back at UCLA, Alford shot lights out from behind the arc with the help of Ball. He shot 44 percent from the floor overall, but shot 43 percent from three. Clearly the vast majority of Alford’s shots come from behind the arc which is totally fine because that’s all the Lakers really need.

Even though Brandon Ingram effectively kills any offensive set the Lakers try to run, Alford can be successful in the Lakers system. The Lakers are a team that wants to run, and they’re second in the NBA in assists per game. When the Lakers get out on the break it plays into what Alford does best, and that’s run to the 3-point line.

Like Beachem, Alford would be a prime 10-day contract candidate, and already has some chemistry with the teams point guard of the future.

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