NBA History: 5 Worst Los Angeles Lakers players since 2010

#4 Luol Deng (2016-2018)

Luol Deng played just 57 times for the Lakers before being released

Luol Deng made two All-Star appearances during his time with the Chicago Bulls, although he was showing signs of decline during a two-year spell with the Miami Heat. Nevertheless, the Lakers handed Deng a four-year, $72 million contract during the 2016 offseason, and the then 31-year-old went on to become one of the costliest mistakes in the history of the team.

Deng played 56 times during the 2016-17 season but managed just 7.6 points and 5.3 rebounds in 26.5 minutes per game. The former All-Star also shot a career-low 38% from the field, and he went on to play just once during the 17–18 season as Luke Walton opted to go with younger options. Deng could have been an excellent addition had he headed to Los Angeles during his prime years, although due to his salary and poor performances, he will go down as one of the worst to play in purple and gold.

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#3 Timofey Mozgov (2016-17)

Timofey Mozgov's NBA career soon ended following his spell with the Lakers

After missing out on their primary targets during the 2016 offseason, the Lakers signed Timofey Mozgov to a four-year, $64 million contract. The size of the contract was immediately criticized by rival executives, and Mozgov did nothing to justify his huge salary during a miserable season with the team.

Mozgov was installed as a starter throughout the first half of the season, although the 7’1 big was shut down in March following a series of disappointing performances. The Russian didn't excel in any area, and his 7.4 points and 4.9 rebounds in 20.4 minutes per game were an awful return for a player that among the teams highest earners.