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"When the Lakers offer came in from Washington, honestly I said I didn't want to go. The Lakers are seen positively in some ways, but negatively in others. The Lakers have probably had the most player turnover in the last 5-6 years. I wanted to go to a stable team, a team where I'd have a clear role and they actually wanted me. So when the Lakers offer came up, I told my agent I didn't think it was the right fit. The Lakers are the riskiest team in the league. They're a rollercoaster. That's exactly what they are, a rollercoaster. So I didn't want to go to that kind of team. But after talking with my agent and others, I decided I wanted to challenge myself." Rui on his initial reaction to getting offered by the Lakers and almost turning it down