The Los Angeles Lakers would like to hire Metta World Peace as an assistant coach if he doesn't make their regular season roster.

World Peace's mentorship to the Lakers' young players last season was a big reason why he received a camp invite this year.

The competition for the 15th roster spot is better this season due to the play of Yi Jianlian and Thomas Robinson. Nick Young has also played well in preseason after an offseason in which his future with the Lakers was uncertain.

World Peace would like to continue his playing career.