The Los Angeles Lakers have endured a difficult start to the 2021-22 NBA season with a 12-12 record one quarter of the way through it.
The start of the schedule was filled with light opponents the Lakers should’ve taken care of, but injuries and inconsistencies have delayed where the squad hoped to be.
Getting LeBron James more games under his belt will surely help. He’s missed exactly half of the season so far with respective injuries, a one-game suspension and health and safety protocol, so having him available on a steady basis should lead to more wins.
With the first quarter of the NBA season in the books, here is one thought on every Laker who has suited up for a game: