Brown's agent, Mark Bartelstein, will tell you that yes, Shannon Brown will be a free agent, but wants to remain with the Lakers. But what if that doesn't happen? What if Kobe Bryant's primary back-up moves on to another team for more playing time and more money? How will this affect the Lakers?
Let's analyze the impact Brown's opt out may have on the Lakers moving forward.
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Article Source: Bleacher Report - Los Angeles Lakers