The 2022-23 NBA season is very important for the Los Angeles Lakers. After winning the NBA championship in 2020, the iconic franchise fell off big time. They have had back-to-back unsuccessful seasons.
In one season, they were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs, and in their most recent season, they missed the postseason entirely. As a result, Lakers fans are expecting a huge comeback from the Purple and Gold.
But considering the competition in the Western Conference, it is easier said than done for the Lakers. On top of that, the Lakers haven’t had as successful offseason as they would have liked.
Yes, they have signed many role players, but the Lakers still have the major issue of making sure that their trio of LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Russell Westbrook play together for the majority of the season.
Obviously, injuries are something that is out of control for any franchise. Even if we take that out of the equation, the Lakers do not look as good as compared to their competition.
Regardless, the current Lakers roster looks better than what they had last season. But is that really the case? We will find out when the season begins.
LeBron James
Anthony Davis
Russell Westbrook
Patrick Beverley
Thomas Bryant
Kendrick Nunn
Austin Reaves
Lonnie Walker
Troy Brown Jr
Juan Toscano-Anderson
Damian Jones
What do you think of the Lakers? 👀
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) August 25, 2022
The above-mentioned tweet showcases the current roster of the Lakers. As expected, the fans of the franchise still aren’t happy with the current team. Here’s how NBA fans reacted to it:
https://twitter.com/AlecFall0n/status/1562645838408871937
We gonna sit here and act like this is a good team?
— Grant Williams Muse (@BatmanMuse) August 25, 2022
https://twitter.com/4pfwhodat/status/1562644241280827395
Their going to be really good defensively.. Yall laughing now but I promise ya aint gonna be laughing when the season starts.. Pat brings another type of level of energy to any team yall about to find out 😂
— Anonymous (@ThatFresh_Aroma) August 25, 2022
https://twitter.com/CorneliusBloss1/status/1562676595202342913
Smh pic.twitter.com/yMS2CYW7aj
— Ingramszn_ (@IngramSZN_) August 25, 2022
Play-in legend Pat Beverley is about to save Lakers this time 🧊 pic.twitter.com/IbkaHsS426
— Khris Jordan Middleton (@khrisjmiddleton) August 25, 2022
https://twitter.com/LeviticusSports/status/1562644132669304832
Play in unless Russ is gone for multiple wings
— Lebron Fan (@LeGoatburner1) August 25, 2022
This the biggest fall of from being a championship contender to struggling to make the playoffs. Rob and Jeanie should’ve never blew up the team after their 2020 championship, could’ve ran it back. pic.twitter.com/bDIR580s5G
— Pajamanoodles (@pajamanoodles) August 25, 2022
Most fans still believe this roster of the Los Angeles Lakers is barely a play-in team in the crowded Western Conference, let alone make a deep playoff run.
However, if there is something that most fans unanimously agree on is that if AD and LBJ stay healthy, the Lakers could really have a decent season. But if the Lakers want to have a deep playoff run, they will need a miraculous season from their superstars.
