According to Marc Stein of ESPN.com, the 16-year veteran could be the final piece to completing L.A.'s magical offseason puzzle.
Stein reports the five-time NBA champion is eligible to sign with the Lakers, but probably won't make any decision until L.A. tries to unload backups Steve Blake and/or Chris Duhon.
After adding Dwight Howard and Steve Nash to round out the starting trio of Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol and Metta World Peace, the Lakers positioned themselves to be the top dog in the Western Conference.
With the Oklahoma City Thunder shipping out James Harden and his epic beard, the Lakers now look even better on paper.
So what would put them over the top as the team to beat in the entire league?
Adding a 38-year-old backup point guard, of course.
Fisher's best days are clearly behind him. In fact, even at his best he wasn't a double-digit scorer or masterful passing wizard like Nash.
What he brings is an insatiable appetite for winning, a knack for hitting clutch shots and an unparalleled level of toughness for a guy who's 10 inches shorter than Howard.
The 6'1" lefty obviously lacks the quickness to compete with the league's elite point guards, but he won't be tasked with guarding the likes of Chris Paul or Russell Westbrook.
If Fisher is reunited with the Lakers, he can be what Blake was supposed to be: a reliable veteran backup.
In 53 games with L.A. last season, Blake's effectiveness waned as the season went on, forcing the Lakers to acquire Ramon Sessions from the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Blake's role with the team diminished, and by now he's an expendable piece.
Fisher, on the other hand, showed he's still a contributor for a playoff team.
With th...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Los Angeles Lakers
