NBA News: Team Executive Thinks New L.A. Lakers Chris Kaman, Nick Young, Jordan Farmar Fit Into Mike D’Antoni’s System ‘Very Well’

Los Angeles Lakers executive vice president of players personnel Jim Buss believes Chris Kaman, Nicky Young and the returning Jordan Farmar all fit into the Mike D'Antoni run-and-gun system, adding that he's excited to see how the players perform next season.

Despite seeing All-Star center Dwight Howard leave for the Houston Rockets this summer, Buss is still confident the purple-and-gold will make big waves next season, thanks to the arrival of Kaman, Young and Farmar.

Kaman, a former All-Star, averaged 10.5 points and 5.6 rebounds in 20 minutes of action in his lone season with the Dallas Mavericks. The 31-year old decided to return to Los Angeles - though in a different jersey - after the Clippers used him as a trade chip in exchange for New Orleans Hornets point guard Chris Paul in 2011.

"I've always liked Chris. I think he needs us just as much as we need him. I think this is going to give him a great opportunity to play with another seven-footer [Pau Gasol]. He's got the sweet [shooting] touch. I'm looking forward to it," said Buss. 

"This is the first year we've had D'Antoni, we've had the time to start picking players that fit his system a little bit better and I think Kaman's a perfect fit," Buss told Lakerholics.com.

Buss also expressed his excitement to see Young (a former USC Trojans standout) play next season while lauding Farmar's sacrifice for accepting less money for a chance to re-join the Lakers.

"Nick Young, he's had some big games against us. I've always liked the kid - he's a Trojan, so that's automatic. He can shoots the lights out and we need shooters, especially in this system. He's very athletic, can sprint the floor - another one that fits D'Antoni's system perfectly," said Buss. 

"I'm excited. He took a lot less money - he was making some very good money in Turkey - he just missed being a Laker, you know, which is kinda the story of a lot of people who wanna be Lakers and we're happy to accommodate them. But, again, fitting D'Antoni's up-and-down style, I think Jordan Farmar's gonna fit real well with this system," Buss added.

Aside from the trio, the Lakers also added wingman Wesley Johnson, signed rookie forward Ryan Kelly and undrafted rookie Elias Harris. The Lakers are expected to play without star player Kobe Bryant (hurt Achilles tendon), but Steve Nash, Pau Gasol and the rest of the purple-and-gold will try to keep their team afloat until the 'Black Mamba' returns on the floor.