I don't think people understand how bad Troy Daniels is on defense...
2 years ago, he was in the bottom percentile along with.... Surprise, surprise. Dion Waiters.
Ironically, Daniels just got waived for Dion Waiters. (Or in the process currently as Waiters is doing several work outs for the Lakers.)
Why sign Waiters? I don’t get it for the Lakers. He’s a headcase, in a lockerroom of headcase.
Maybe Lebron is just trying to p--- off Kyrie.
I can understand it. Waiters when locked in is a really good defender. He did well in his time with OKC in the playoffs. But as you said yourself, he's a headcase.
They are also trying to bring in JR Smith, so I'm gonna assume their main premise is hoping that the strong locker room can rein in either players.
Problem with Daniels is he was way too lost on defense, and couldn't hit his shots.
The Lakers also need someone who can sort of create their own shot or ball handling duties/play making. I personally don't think Waiters is the cure for that.