The Los Angeles Lakers are arguably the NBA’s most storied franchise by virtue of their 17 world championships. They’ve been so successful over the decades that even when they haven’t won it all, they have had impressive squads that were memorable, not to mention talented, star-studded and very competitive.
This past season, the Lakers started with a roster that many felt would miss the playoffs for the second straight season. But in what seemed like a miracle, they turned things around and made a deep playoff run that was like a breath of fresh air.
That run has also led to high hopes for the 2023-24 campaign.