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Lakers Nation > Blog > Lakers News > Top 10 NBA Free Agents in the 2011 Class
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Top 10 NBA Free Agents in the 2011 Class

Ramneet Singh
Published: 11/30/2011
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7. DeAndre Jordan- C; Restricted

The Los Angeles Clippers may not have made the playoffs last season, but their front-court of Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan left fans entertained. Jordan showed the world just how capable and potent he can be playing the center position and his versatile style perfectly fits that of Blake Griffin.

The Lakers have a dominant center in Andrew Bynum, and although Jordan is not as effective on the defensive end, the Lakers could surely benefit from his offensive prowess. His 10.3 point and 10.6 rebound per game average last season shows his potential for being one of the best centers in the NBA.

6. Caron Butler- SF; Unrestricted

The Los Angeles Lakers were once the team Caron Butler called his own, and he instantly developed a strong bond with star Kobe Bryant. However, at that time Butler was still adjusting to the NBA game, and once he was traded to the Washington Wizards, the world saw just how talented he was. While with the Wizards, Butler became an all-star forward and made the team a perennial playoff squad.

Nevertheless, the Wizards parted ways with Butler in 2010 and sent him to the Dallas Mavericks. While with the Mavs, Butler became the team’s second most consistent scorer and proved to be a vital part to their success. Although injuries prevented him from competing in the 2011 NBA Finals, teams know his true value. ‘Tough Juice’ is capable of providing teams without a small forward with instant offense and intense defense. It is safe to say that Butler would make a perfect replacement for the once effective Metta World Peace.

5. David West- PF; Unrestricted

The New Orleans Hornets relied on David West for his scoring abilites, and his pick-and-roll combo with Chris Paul was tough to beat. With Paul running the point, West found easy baskets near the hoop and was once named to the Western Conference All-Star team.

West is known for his mid-range jump-shot, and his 16.4 ppg and 7.3 rpg average throughout his career can surely help a struggling team. Still, the Lakers should avoid getting rid of one of their big men for West, there is no need to give up two seven-footers for a smaller forward.

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Ramneet is a Staff Writer for Lakers Nation and has been contributing his thoughts on the Lakers and the NBA since 2010. Follow Ramneet on Twitter @Ramneet24.
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