The Los Angeles Lakers won the NBA title four years ago. Since then, they have a regular-season record of 148-144.
The Golden State Warriors won the NBA title two years ago. Since then, they have a regular-season record of 71-64.
In his first five full seasons as a Laker, LeBron James has led Los Angeles to six playoff series wins. In the five years prior, he led his teams to 16 series wins.
Over the past four postseasons, Stephen Curry and the Warriors have won five series. The four years before that, Curry led them to 14 series wins.