If Shannon Brown Departs, Who Can the Lakers Replace Him With?

Devin Ugland
9 Min Read

Sasha Vujacic – N.J. Nets – Unrestricted – $5.5 million
I’m sure 90% of Lakers Nation would be mortified about the idea of Vujacic suiting up in the purple and gold, but he is worth a look. Vujacic, as bad as his shot looked at times, can shoot the stand-still three very well. Remember, the offense that Brown runs requires a guy who can spot up in the corner or on the wing and knock down shots, and I think Vujacic can take care of that. Some other positives, Vujacic is familiar with what it means to be a Laker, and what it takes to win championships, don’t forget his two free-throws that iced game 7 against Boston. He also brings a defensive intensity, maybe overzealous at times, that the Lakers lacked in the playoffs this past year. Wherever Vujacic signs, he will be taking a very significant pay cut.

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Born overseas, but lived in in Southern California for most of my life. I am a third year student at Cal State Long Beach. I have been a Lakers fanatic since the day I was born. I will be the first to sing their praises, but also the first to call them out. I can't name my favorite Lakers because I have love and respect to everyone who has suited up in the Purple and Gold. You can follow me on twitter: @realdevinugland. I publish my own sports blog (mostly non-laker related) fivetoolsports.blogspot.com. I also am starting a weekly sports podcast (under-construction) on youtube under the name FiveToolTV. You can also view some of my work for a newspaper, The Daily Pilot.