The Los Angeles Lakers' issues getting top free agents to sign on the dotted line over the past several years have been well documented on every corner of the internet. Those struggles were a big part of the reason Lakers president Jeanie Buss ultimately felt compelled to move on from Jim Buss and Mitch Kupchak.
Those optimistic that their replacements, Rob Pelinka and Magic Johnson, can do better aren't alone. The former went on “The Vertical Podcast with Woj” Thursday and explained why he feels as though the Lakers should be an appealing destination for prospective free agents.