When the NBA lockout ends and regular business resumes, the Los Angeles Lakers will face a number of issues whose resolution will greatly impact the future of their franchise.
Finding competent point guard help, depth in the post and adjusting to a new head coach are some of the Lakers' more pressing concerns.
But resolving their situation with reserve guard Shannon Brown is also of high importance.
Brown's decision to opt out of his contract erased any trade leverage the Lakers held, and now the team must decide if Brown plays any role in their efforts going forward.
Brown has never averaged double-digit scoring in any of his five professional seasons, but his tendency for spectacular plays keeps Lakers fans enthralled with his potential.
Brown's athleticism, quickness and leaping ability suggests he has all the tools to be an impact player for the Lakers, but he still lacks true consistency in his game.
Every breathtaking dunk by Brown is countered by the occasional lapse on defense or an ill-advised shot from the perimeter.
Former Lakers coach Phil Jackson wanted Brown to play a more prominent ...
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L.A. Lakers: How To Solve the Shannon Brown Dilemma
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