After the All-Star break, the Lakers ended the season with an impressive 19-8 record. They looked like a completely different team following their trade deadline acquisitions.
They now have their sights set on the 2023-24 season, returning with most of their key players responsible for the Western Conference Finals run. The Lakers have also strategically filled out their roster this offseason, making them arguably the deepest teams in the league.
As deep as they are, certain players on this roster will significantly determine how far of a playoff run their revamped roster can make next season. This article delves into those three players and their importance as the Lakers make-or-break x-factors for a potential title run.