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Los Angeles Lakers: What is the best-case scenario this offseason?

By Jason Reed

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 31: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the second half of a game against the Dallas Mavericks at Staples Center on October 31, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. 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 - OCTOBER 31: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the second half of a game against the Dallas Mavericks at Staples Center on October 31, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. 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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1. Sign Kawhi Leonard

Kawhi Leonard is reminding every single NBA fan of how good he truly is during these NBA Playoffs for the Toronto Raptors. Leonard has put the entire team on his bask against the Philadelphia 76ers and has cemented his place as one of the league’s best players, something a lot of people seemed to forget.

Leonard is averaging 31 points, 8.5 rebounds and is shooting 56.3 percent from the field through 11 playoff games this year. To put that in perspective, Leonard is just the fifth player ever to average 30 points, eight rebounds and shoot 55 percent or better in the first 11 playoff games.

Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar three times, Shaquille O’Neal and LeBron are the only other players to accomplish the feat.

Leonard is the second-biggest free agent this summer behind Kevin Durant and most people expect him to come to Los Angeles, but sign with the Clippers. In the best-case scenario, Leonard would skip out on the Clippers and instead sign on to play with LeBron James.

A James-Leonard duo would be absolutely incredible. Both Leonard and James can create their own shots and LeBron makes up in passing where Leonard lacks. Leonard plays elite-level defense and can guard the other team’s best guy, which is something the Lakers need.

Leonard can play the three with LeBron at the four, moving Brandon Ingram to shooting guard. That is a team with scoring prowess that would be scary to come up against, and it does not stop there.

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