In choosing to basically run it back this offseason, the Lakers maintained their depth that helped them absorb a critical LeBron James injury at the end of the regular season last year and still go on a run to make the playoffs. Depth has not been a quality ascribed to the Lakers in recent years but appears to be the path they’ll be taking into this upcoming season.
But depth alone does not win titles nor make a team competitive. Knowing how to use that depth and having the right mentality about it are both important as well.