3 reasons the Los Angeles Lakers should make a move for Draymond Green

Draymond Green has spent his entire professional career with the Golden State Warriors. The team selected a then 22-year-old Green with the 35th pick in the 2012 draft, although few expected the Michigan native to transform into one of the NBA's best players.

However, Green has been a regular starter for the Warriors since breaking into Steve Kerr's starting lineup back in 2014, and the guard has played a vital role in all three of the team's Championship winning seasons.

Despite his wildly successful spell in Golden State, Green's future with the team is currently in doubt as he will become a free agent next summer. He is eligible to discuss a new contract in a few months time, although if discussions break down, the Warriors may consider trading the 3-time All-Star.

In the event of a trade, Green will have no shortage of potential suitors, and here we will look at three reasons why the Los Angeles Lakers should be among the interested teams.

#3. He will help to address the Lakers' troublesome defense

The Los Angeles Lakers defense has struggled all season long

The Lakers have not been especially good at either end of the court this season, although the team's defense has been particularly poor. Only six other teams have allowed more opponent points per game this season, and unsurprisingly, none of these teams are in playoff contention.

Throughout the season, the Lakers have lost winnable games due to their inability to make defensive stops, and the addition of a player such as Green would be a monumental boost to the team's prospects of contending. Green is currently averaging 7.4 rebounds, 1.1 blocks, 1.4 steals per game, and the 29-year-old also took home the NBA Defensive Player of the Year back in 2017.

#2. It will allow the Lakers to re-explore a move for Anthony Davis in 2020

Anthony Davis has been with the New Orleans Pelicans since 2012 but has requested a trade

It is no secret that Anthony Davis is the Lakers number one target this summer. The team's desperation to land the six-time All-Star was on full view last month as they offered Brandon Ingram, Kyle Kuzma, Lonzo Ball, and two-first round picks in exchange for the Pelicans star man.

Nevertheless, during negotiations, relations between the Pelicans and Lakers quickly soured, and reports have since claimed that New Orleans has no interest in re-discussing a deal with Los Angeles this summer.

This means that the Lakers' only path to acquiring Davis could be via his 2020 free agency, and if the team adds Green on an expiring deal this summer, they would have the cap space to sign him in 12 months down the line.

#1. It guarantees that the Lakers will have an All-Star alongside LeBron James

LeBron James has not had enough help this season

When taking all facts into consideration, the Lakers should have no trouble in attracting a second All-Star to play alongside LeBron James. They are one of the most famous sports teams on the planet, and there is nothing like the lure of both living and playing in Los Angeles.

However, the Lakers have been continually rejected by a number of stars, most notably, Los Angeles native Paul George, who rejected a move last summer in favor of staying in Oklahoma City.

Despite their recent rejections, the Lakers still believe that they can finally attract a second star such as Kyrie Irving this summer, although there are no guarantees of this happening. Targeting Green would at least ensure that the team has a second star alongside the NBA's biggest star.

Admittedly, Green is not in the same bracket as either Irving or Davis, however, the addition of the 3-time All-Star would almost immediately make the Lakers a certainty for the 2020 playoffs.