Ranking LeBron James' Ideal Superstar Teammates Next Season

That flexibility alone could be worth it.If all else fails for the Lakers in free agency, they should go after Paul.How Lakers Can Pair Them: Sign Butler to four-year, $140.6 million dealAccording to ESPN's Brian Windhorst, James has already had contact with Butler, who's set to become an unrestricted free agent in a few weeks.Coming off a season in which he averaged 18.7 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.0 assists with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Philadelphia 76ers, Butler won't turn 30 until September and is sure to attract his share of max offers this summer.After spending his last eight winters in Chicago, Minneapolis and Philadelphia, Los Angeles likely sounds nice. His 36.8 percent mark on catch-and-shoot threes last season suggest those numbers could rise alongside James, if only by a marginal amount.If the Lakers keep Lonzo Ball in their long-term plans, team shooting could still be an issue if Butler is the big free-agent prize.How Lakers Can Pair Them: Sign Thompson to four-year, $140.6 million dealThis would be a dream scenario for the Lakers.Put one of the best shooters in NBA history next to James who is also a 6'7" elite defender with championship experience all while weakening your biggest challenger for a ring.Thompson is already a five-time All-Star at age 29 and has never shot under 40.1 percent from three in his eight professional seasons. A package of Ingram, Kuzma and the fourth pick could at least be the starting point of a conversation.How Lakers Can Pair Them: Sign Walker to four-year, $140.6 million dealA James-Walker pairing could have happened in Cleveland, as the Cavs were willing to trade the No. 8 overall pick in the 2018 NBA draft if James would have re-signed, per ESPN.com's Zach Lowe.Now, the Lakers have a chance to acquire Walker without having to give up anything.Strikingly similar to Kyrie Irving, Walker would give James a high-scoring sidekick from the point guard position. He's grown both as a passer (career-high 6.9 assists this season) and as a defender, his two biggest weaknesses as a point guard while in Cleveland.With the two already being spotted hanging out in L.A. together, a James-Irving reunion should be at the top of the Lakers' list.How Lakers Can Pair Them: Via trade based around No. 4 overall pick, PG Lonzo Ball, SF Brandon Ingram, PF Kyle KuzmaIt's easy to forget just how dominant Davis was becoming last season before his trade request.In his first 41 games, Davis was averaging an eye-popping 29.3 points, 13.3 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 2.6 blocks and 1.7 steals.