NBA 2018-19: 5 Early Impressions from Preseason

#2 LA-Bron shows impressive signs

It is just the preseason, but Lakers fans have something to be optimistic about

When the greatest player on the planet joins the greatest franchise in modern basketball, safe to say, they will be put under the microscope. With LeBron on board, we should expect nothing less than a postseason run from the Lakers, despite the fact they lacked one for the last five years.

Even though LeBron's signing received positive comments, the acquisitions that followed it left many people baffled and confused. The Lakers, in need of three-point shooters to accommodate LeBron's set of skills, signed Rondo, Stephenson and McGee, none of which is a consistent threat from downtown.

Nevertheless, there is a reason to be optimistic about them.

Unlike last year's Cavs, the Lakers will not have to depend on LeBron to create all scoring opportunities. Rondo and Stephenson are great ball handlers, and so are pre-existing Lakers, Ingram and Ball. With a lot of chance-creators on the squad, Luke Walton's team will be better at getting out of tough situations.

This version of the Los Angeles Lakers might not be the best shooting team in the league, but it will surely be one of the most fast-paced and fluid teams on offense this year.