5 Reasons For Los Angeles Lakers Fans To Be Thankful In 2016

A Quality Team To Root For

Let’s start off by saying that, for one, the Lakers are actually a team worth watching right now. They made several improvements this offseason, from a couple of key roster moves to the hiring of one of the NBA’s most promising young head honchos.

It’s all accumulated into what is a quality Los Angeles team.

There are young playmakers putting up big points on a nightly basis. There are big men throwing down huge dunks, and asserting their dominance in the paint. We’ve even got a couple of wily veterans doing work and providing leadership when the opportunity arises.

Put simply, all of the pieces are falling into place for this to become a Lakers squad worth taking seriously. As we’ve seen through the early part of the season, even the NBA’s top teams can’t afford to take them lightly.

Just ask the Golden State Warriors, who suffered an ugly loss at the hands of Los Angeles.

As I previously mentioned, there’s little confusion about the state of this team. They’re no contender, but a playoff spot is nowhere near out of the question. A lot of fans threw in the towel last season, but the Lakers are a quality team worthy of your support in 2016-17.