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Lakers rumors: Five players LA should grab to build around Brandon Ingram

By Keith Rivas

Nov 2, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram (14) looses control of the ball against Atlanta Hawks center Dwight Howard (8) in the first quarter of their game at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 2, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram (14) looses control of the ball against Atlanta Hawks center Dwight Howard (8) in the first quarter of their game at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 5, 2017; Charlotte, NC, USA; Miami Heat forward James Johnson (16) celebrates a three point basket in the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center. The Heat won 112-99. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 5, 2017; Charlotte, NC, USA; Miami Heat forward James Johnson (16) celebrates a three point basket in the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center. The Heat won 112-99. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

James Johnson

A free agent this summer, James Johnson most recently played with the Miami Heat. The 30-year old veteran would play the other forward spot to help out Ingram.

Given that Ingram’s biggest thing to work on right now is getting bigger physically, Johnson would help with his presence as a power forward.

Last season was arguably Johnson’s best of his career. Scoring wise, he averaged 12.8 points per game while still contributing on the glass.

Compliments to Ingram are what Los Angeles will need at both the power forward and reserve small forward positions. Magic Johnson seems to know what he’s doing with the team, and once his mind is made, all it takes is execution.

James Johnson is a more immediate asset. They would need to go after him as soon as possible before another team signs him for a few seasons.

As Ingram’s game grows, the team will need a power forward they can rely on, at least for a little bit. Johnson would, should, and could be that guy.

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