After extreme makeover, predictions for the Los Angeles Lakers
This offseason saw the Los Angeles Lakers get an extreme makeover. Here are five predictions for how that affects the 2019-20 NBA season
The Los Angeles Lakers had an extreme makeover this offseason, cashing in future potential for a present star, filling in the rotation with shooters and getting an entirely new coaching staff. The 2019-20 NBA season will look completely different for the Lakers no matter its outcome.
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That outcome is expected to be brighter, as the buzz around this team is strong after adding Anthony Davis. The former New Orleans Pelicans power forward is the best big LeBron James has ever played with and any team with two top-10 players is dangerous.
The who being mostly answered, now comes many other questions that must be answered. Is LeBron James’ defensive decline irreversible? Can new head coach Frank Vogel get his stars to buy into their optimal positions rather than their preferred ones? What record is good enough in a hyper-competitive Western Conference?
While the season ahead will answer those questions and more, we don’t want to wait that long to find the answers. Therefore here is a glimpse into the future, five predictions for the 2019-20 NBA season and how the Lakers fit into the league as a whole.