Lakers Show Interest in Signing Roger Mason Jr.

[WCDYNASTY]

Lakers Show Interest in Signing Roger Mason Jr.
Written by Ryan Ward on 07/24/2012

The Los Angeles Lakers’ attempts to acquire superstar center Dwight Howard may have taken another turn for the worst as it appears the Orlando Magic will make their best efforts to convince him to stay rather than trading him before next season.

With talks to land Howard beginning to die down, the Lakers will direct their attention to signing another free agent in order to continue improving the bench. The area the Lakers must address after re-signing Jordan Hill and locking up Antawn Jamison to a one-year deal is the backcourt.

One problem the Lakers had last season was having a viable backup for Kobe Bryant at shooting guard. After the departure of Shannon Brown via free agency, the Lakers were unable to find a suitable replacement.

Fortunately, a few free agent options are available for the Lakers with veteran guard Roger Mason Jr. being one of them according to Michael Lee of The Washington Post:

“Oklahoma City, New Orleans, Chicago and the Los Angeles Lakers have also expressed interest in Mason.”

Even though Mason appears to be a viable option for the Lakers off the bench, they may have some trouble convincing him to sign for the veteran’s minimum. Mason has made it clear that he doesn’t intend on making a return to the Washington Wizards for the veteran’s minimum.

Last season, Mason averaged 5.5 points per game while shooting 38 percent from beyond the arc. Mason played in 52 of 66 games for the Wizards last year.

It remains uncertain at this point in time how much interest Mason may have in playing with the Lakers as they will only be offering the minimum.

Obviously, playing for the minimum in Los Angeles rather than in the nation’s capital is a huge difference. The prospect of winning an NBA title may be enough to convince the 31-year-old guard to sign with the Lakers for that price.

Mason had a breakout year back in the 2008-09 NBA season averaging 11.8 points per game and shooting 42 percent from three-point range for the San Antonio Spurs.

Other notable options at shooting guard in free agency for the Lakers are Delonte West, Michael Redd, Tracy McGrady, Leandro Barbosa, Jodie Meeks and Martell Webster.

SOURCE:
http://www.lakersnation.com/lakers-rumors-lakers-show-interest-in-signing-roger-mason-jr/2012/07/24/

[WCDYNASTY]

Fellas I know this is a Lakers Nation article but I figured I'd post it anyways... better than reading this old trade bullsh*t

[dockingsched]

consider this the first vote for you to stop posting lakersnation articles.

all they do is relay information like rgm's wiretap. just quote the original source:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wiz ... ds-insider

[thegamefritz]

HELL NO!! he is old and not consistent

[XXIV]

I remember a few seasons back when he hit that game winner against us, he was on SA at the time. He shot 38% from 3 last season, and if he can bring that shooting touch I wouldn't mind having him on the team. However, I'd much rather go after some younger pieces and if we're unsuccessful I'd settle for Mason.

[Kilroy]

We have to be realistic about what we can go after...
We have limited trade-able assets... Especially until the Howard situation is settled.

So what young, up and coming pieces are we going to land with the Vet Min or the MMLE?

[Wavy Q]

SOURCE:
http://www.lakersnation.com/lakers-rumors-lakers-show-interest-in-signing-roger-mason-jr/2012/07/24/

[Sofa King]

HELL NO!! he is old and not consistent

He's old? He's perfect!

[That Nicka]

He sucks but we could use a backup SG especially one that can shoot (kinda)

[WOX_69]

That last time he was truly relevant was the 2008-2009 season when he was a consistent part of the Spurs bench.

[EArl]

SOURCE:
http://www.lakersnation.com/lakers-rumors-lakers-show-interest-in-signing-roger-mason-jr/2012/07/24/

Classic!

[stunnar0b]

Id give kapono another run before mason

[XXIV]

Id give kapono another run before mason

We tried Kapono and it obviously didn't work out, I'd much rather give Mason a shot.

[ALL HAIL]

He definitely fis thte mold of a combo guy who can play and guard both positions.

I can't see any reason that he wouldn't be considered for that role.

He was overlooked.

I'm throwin' him on the minimum list.

[bluez48]

No. Just no. He is undersized for the 2 and he isn't a PG. Add that he is old. Id rather give Morris and Glock the minutes and help them develop than give time to the guy.

I know we are on a win now mode but Mason is not an answer to our back-up guard woes.

[alton]

Nice post. I like it. Thanks for sharing these information. Keep it up.

[miggs]

SOURCE:
http://www.lakersnation.com/lakers-rumors-lakers-show-interest-in-signing-roger-mason-jr/2012/07/24/

[Anklebreaker702]

Id give kapono another run before mason

We tried Kapono and it obviously didn't work out, I'd much rather give Mason a shot.

Kapono is already gone & at Kapono

[Frankie23]

You should try to get Carlos Delfino. Best SG/SF available..

[crgreen]

No. Just no. He is undersized for the 2 and he isn't a PG. Add that he is old. Id rather give Morris and Glock the minutes and help them develop than give time to the guy.

I know we are on a win now mode but Mason is not an answer to our back-up guard woes.

Undersized and old? Are we talking about the same 6'5 31 year old Roger Mason? The one who's 38.1% career 3pt % has him #83 all time in NBA history, and his 85,7 FT% has him #11 active and #33 All time in NBA history?