5 Reasons Why Lakers' Rookie Lonzo Ball Is Not A Bust

Modified Nov 08, 2022 11:44 GMT

Toronto Raptors v Los Angeles Lakers — Lonzo Ball is just 20 games into what should be a lengthy career...

#4 Lakers are not far off from a playoff spot, a quarter into the season

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Considering the Lakers finished with the third-worst record in the NBA last season at 26-56, the fact that they are only one game out of a playoff spot nearing the quarter mark of the season is not bad.

Lakers are currently at 11th in the standings, not too far behind the eighth spot.

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When you look at the fact that the Lakers do not have a superstar on their team, they are playing some decent basketball at times, and if they consistently improve, they could fight for one of the last playoff spots on the season; which would be considered a surprise to many.

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Edited by Yash Matange