Half the Banana Boat crew will appear in Hollywood this season.Woj reports that Carmelo Anthony will join the Lakers as a one-year contract in order to win his first championship with his friend LeBron James.AdvertisementOfficially, the Lakers will have an AARP team in the 2021-22 season. The core rotation will have at least four of the 8 or 7 men projected to be 32-year-olds, and three of them will be at minimum 36.Los Angeles is clearly in win-now mode due to the ages Russell Westbrook and James as well as a few veteran players. They are willing to risk everything in order to win the second title in three seasons, and the first for Melo or Russ.Both Anthony and James were drafted in 2003. This class was one of the most successful in NBA history. Many players who were drafted that night formed long-lasting friendships. Although James and Anthony were two of the most well-known men to form a relationship, they have never played together.They will both play a key role in what is likely to be one the most interesting teams in the NBA.AdvertisementThere is potential for a title, but it won't last too long.Anthony's outside shooting will prove to be a great help to the Lakers, especially after they acquired Westbrook, who is lacking in this area. Anthony will be able space out the floor to make room for James, Westbrook and Anthony Davis to create. Rob Pelinka, Lakers General Manager, is working hard to get LeBron one more shot at the ring. Wayne Ellington and Malik Monk are also added three-point marksmanship to Lakers' attack.AdvertisementIt seems that Pelinka is dumping all his chips in the middle of the table. Let's see if that helps him bring home a chip.
