The Los Angeles Lakers headed into the 2017-18 NBA season armed with more cap room than any team in the league.
The hope was that with Magic Johnson’s charisma, a young roster full of talent, and plenty of cash to spend, the Lakers would be able to land a pair of stars lie Paul George and LeBron James.
One out of two isn’t bad.
George, who grew up in Southern California and has long been rumored to want to play for his hometown team, surprisingly spurned the Lakers just as free agency began by deciding to stay with the Oklahoma City Thunder.