Los Angeles Lakers considering the possibility of re-signing Jordan Hill-NBA Report
After a second round ejection from the 2011-12 post season, the Los Angeles Lakers learnt one lesson - they have to make major changes in their roster.
To articulate a championship calibre team, Lakers embarked on a mission to gather the best available talent in the summer. They roped in Steve Nash in a sign and trade deal with the Phoenix Suns, brought in Antawn
Jamison through the free agency and are desperately looking to make a trade for centre Dwight Howard from the Orlando Magic.
Whether or not the Lakers manage to acquire Howard, their first unit in the front court looks pretty much complete – Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum being there. However they are shallow on the bench, as far as the
bigs are concerned.
Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak is well aware of the fact and he is exploring options from the free agency. According to some speculations, Mitch is planning to re-sign Jordan Hill, the reserve centre, who made it to
the Tinsel town at the end of last season from Houston Rockets, played in 19 games from the Lakers platform, averaging 4.8 points and 6.3 boards in the 12 playoffs games and 4.7 points with 4.4 rebounds in 7 regular season outings.
Jordan could not start with the Lakers due to an injury however he eventually burst onto the scene with style, recording 14 points, 15 boards and 3 blocks in his sixth game with the Lakers, against the mighty
Oklahoma City Thunder.
Re-signing Jordan will bring the much needed athleticism and explosiveness to the Lakers, who have the capacity to offer Hill a long term 5 years contract amounting up to $18 million. This offer can be matched
by other teams, but there are only few clubs who can promise him a championship ring and the chance to play with legends like Kobe, Nash and may be Dwight.
During the last season, Lakers reserve unit remained unproductive, combining for an average of 20.5 points per game. This forced the starters, especially Kobe Bryant to play for extended time, about 38.5 minutes
per game, not mention the extra offensive load. Signing Hill might not bring an instant impact, but if groomed properly, he can be a big asset in the years to come.
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