Los Angeles Lakers: Who Is the X-Factor That Will Bring a Championship to LA?

The Lakers have two established stars in LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Teams win Championships though, not individuals. The Lakers need more, they need an X-Factor. Who will that be in 2019-20 for the Purple and Gold? Kyle Kuzma is the first name that comes to mind. He is after all the only young piece the Lakers held on to in the Anthony Davis trade. Kuzma has shown flashes in his first two years, but the jury is still out. Can he play meaningful minutes in big games, will his defense improve, can he make plays for his teammates? Kuzma could be a special player especially alongside LeBron and AD, but he is not the X-factor that will win the Lakers a championship. Danny Green? Coming off another championship run he fills a role that every team needs, a 3 and D player with big-game experience. The Lakers signed him to a 2-year contract and expect him to contribute. But he is not the X-Factor. Green’s shooting has become streaky and while he's a solid defender, he’s not elite...