Los Angeles Lakers: Assessing the worst 3 contracts on the roster

#2 JaVale McGee

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Following his move to the Lakers last summer, JaVale McGee promptly demonstrated the best form of his career. The veteran struck up a notable partnership with LeBron James and was putting up the best numbers of his career before the All-Star break. However, the 31-year-old struggled for form and minutes as Los Angeles' season derailed, and the former McGee was expected to depart the organization in free agency.

However, after he failed to generate much interest in free agency, the Lakers agreed to bring the centre back on a two-year $8.2 million contract. While McGee's contract was not among the most inflated deals handed out during a summer of madness, it was still a surprise to see the veteran earn more than a one-year minimum deal. McGee will turn 33 in the second year of his contract, and the Lakers should have targeted a younger centre such as Nerlens Noel.