
The Los Angeles Lakers’ acquisition of forward Rui Hachimura from the Washington Wizards in late January was the first step in them going from a team that was stuck in mud to one that was seemingly championship caliber.

The Los Angeles Lakers’ acquisition of forward Rui Hachimura from the Washington Wizards in late January was the first step in them going from a team that was stuck in mud to one that was seemingly championship caliber.