Got Malone, Payton, Fisher, Fox, Metta World Peace, and Nash. Lots of those didn't pan out, others were solid contributors but, they show that the Lakers are a free agent destination.
Not sure how you can say they haven't been a destination when they just got the best player in the game last year and a top 5 guy today because they are the LA Lakers.
Their location/history isn't everything and it has often led them to rely too heavily on free agency and do more harm than good. But, they certainly are a destination.