The Los Angeles Lakers' offseason acquisitions since signing LeBron James have raised a lot of eyebrows.Nobody expected them to follow up their capture of the best player in the world with the likes of Lance Stephenson, Rajon Rondo and JaVale McGee.The team's surprising acquisitions haven't stopped there, though, as they've made another curious move.According to ESPN's Chris Haynes, the Lakers have signed veteran Michael Beasley to a one-year, $3.5 million.The 29-year-old will be reuniting with LeBron after they spent a year together as teammates with the Miami Heat in the 2013-14 season.James is a big fan of Beasley's game and is believed to have had a say in the decision to bring him on board in LA.The small forward will occupy a bench role with the purple and gold and could provide solid production.He was one of the most consistent performers for the New York Knicks last season.In 74 games, he averaged 13.2 points and 5.6 rebounds while shooting 50 percent from the field and 40 percent from three-point range.

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Beasley also had interest from the Oklahoma City Thunder but he chose Los Angeles as his seventh NBA team.

He was drafted with the second overall pick in 2008 by the Heat and was regarded as one of the most talented players of his generation.

But the former Kansas State product has never quite fulfiled his potential and has bounced around the league as a result.

There's no doubt, however, that when he's engaged he is a real talent and can score almost at will.

For his career, though, he's averaged just 12.7 points and 4.8 rebounds.

His addition to the Lakers has already been met with mixed reactions on social media.

Beasley fits the criteria of the tough and physical players that the franchise has looked to sign this summer.

He's a versatile player who can also play at power forward and should give head coach Luke Walton more options when he's putting lineups out on the floor.

But it will all depend on which version of the player they get as he's often unpredictable and has struggled for consistency throughout his career.

The team won't place a huge amount of responsibility on his shoulders and he could thrive in the limited role he'll have off the bench.

It may be another underwhelming pick up in the eyes of Lakers fans but they should trust that Magic Johnson and the front office have a plan in place.

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