After the Los Angeles Lakers’ highly disastrous 2021-22 season, one would likely expect the oddsmakers to give them very long odds to win next season’s NBA championship.
After all, it would make sense, given how both Anthony Davis and LeBron James suffered multiple injuries, James’ advanced mileage, the awkward fit of Russell Westbrook, the complications involved in potentially trading him and the team’s lack of viable role players.
This offseason will likely be a fork in the road for L.A., as it could either return to championship contention or sag further towards long-term mediocrity.
