Los Angeles Lakers: 3 players that the Lakers shouldn't have brought back for the 2019-20 season

#1 Kentavious Caldwell-Pope

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope's role with the Lakers remains questionable as the new campaign approaches

For much of the 18-19 season, Luke Walton was reluctant to play Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. The guard averaged less than 25 minutes per game and contributed just 11.4 points per contest. Both figures were Caldwell-Pope's lowest since his rookie year, and as a free agent, the guard appeared set to leave Los Angeles after two seasons.

However, after missing out on the signing of Kawhi Leonard, the Lakers presented the 26-year-old with a huge two-year, $16 million deal. This puts the former Pistons man among the highest earners in Los Angeles, although he could once again struggle for a consistent role this season.

Frank Vogel may prove to be a bigger fan of Caldwell-Pope than his predecessor was, but with so much depth on the roster, it appears that the shooting guard will once again struggle to find a major role.