It feels like a long, long time ago but these Lakers were once considered a title contender. They were a preseason favorite in some circles. But after months of everything playing out on the court, nothing has gone the Lakers’ way and the only contending the team looks set for is for home court in a play-in game.
To call it all a disappointment would be both obvious, and an understatement.
But just how far have they fallen out of contention, though? Let’s take a look at some various futures odds from DraftKings that paint a pretty grim picture for the Lakers heading toward the postseason.