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Lakers free agency rumors: Three reasons they should pursue Derrick Rose

By Keith Rivas

Feb 12, 2017; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose (25) directs his team during the first quarter against the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 12, 2017; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose (25) directs his team during the first quarter against the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 25, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose (25) shoots a free throw during the third quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at Madison Square Garden. New York Knicks won 113-111. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose (25) shoots a free throw during the third quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at Madison Square Garden. New York Knicks won 113-111. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports /

Closing Thoughts

Last season was where Rose posted his best scoring average since the 2011-12 season while with Chicago. During his most recent season, he averaged 18 points per game in 32.5 minutes.

He still averages over 30 minutes per game. This should tell you how valuable he can be for a team like Los Angeles.

If the Lakers can get that production from him, they need to sign him as soon as possible.

All they have to do here is be careful. There’s not enough reasons for them not to put Rose at the center of attention in free agency, especially since that’ll come after they’ve made their next draft decision.

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