The waiver of Serge Ibaka by the Milwaukee Bucks after the trade deadline is an indication of his current capabilities. The options for the Los Angeles Lakers are however very restricted.Ibaka’s playoff experience may be an attractive option for the young Lakers team – outside of LeBron and Anthony Davis, there are not many veteran players. His presence in the locker room could be beneficial.
Jared Dudley’s contribution to the championship success of Lakers in 2020 was immense and Serge Ibaka could have the same impact. On the court, Serge Ibaka can be used to disrupt Nikola Jokic for a few minutes in an effort to slow him down.
Lakers may consider Serge Ibaka as a potential free agency target due to his veteran presence and versatility as a big man. Serge Ibaka’s scoring potential and ability to provide depth in the frontcourt may make him attractive to the Los Angeles Lakers. However, any decision to sign him will depend on the team’s needs, available salary cap space and Serge Ibaka’s own market value and preferences.