With recent news emerging pertaining to Toronto Raptors superstar Kawhi Leonard's reported interest in teaming up with LeBron James and Anthony Davis in Hollywood, ESPN analyst Jalen Rose shares his thoughts on what Kawhi's potential move to the Los Angeles Lakers would mean for the team.
Speaking on ESPN's “Get Up” program, Rose presented his comprehensive list with the use of a full-on graphic board:
The pros and cons of Kawhi joining the Lakers presented to you by @JalenRose. pic.twitter.com/gjAnWTebOj
— Get Up (@GetUpESPN) June 28, 2019
Rose does make a number of valid arguments here, including the fact that if Leonard indeed signed with L.A., he would form arguably the most dominant Big 3 this league has ever seen. However, on the contrary, it is also hard to disagree with Rose with regards to the issue he raised pertaining to a potential clash of superstar egos.
It is worth noting, however, that Rose himself earlier stated that he does not think the Lakers will be signing Kawhi, with the reigning Finals MVP currently leaning toward re-signing with the Raptors. Leonard will still be meeting with other teams, including the Lakers, to discuss a potential move, but at the moment, the Raptors are the favorite to retain the services of the two-time NBA champ.
As for the Lakers, they may ultimately strike out on Kawhi, but with their recent impressive cap-space clearing moves, they should still be able to sign a max player this summer. Missing out on Leonard would be a blow, but L.A. should be able to recover quite nicely without a hitch.




















