Hall of Famer and 1995-96 Defensive Player of the Year Gary Payton had some blunt words about Luka Doncic's dedication to playing defense.

This trade idea would give the Lakers a recent All-Star frontcourt player who could become a legitimate third option for them.

Lakers great Shaquille O'Neal doesn't seem to think highly of today's NBA big men or the defense that is being played.

One center who has been brought up as a possible option for the Lakers in free agency may not be available to them.