After this weekend, it’s difficult to argue that the Lakers aren’t a lot closer to title contention than the Golden State Warriors.
No, like literally, they are chronologically closer to contending for a title in Las Vegas Summer League than Golden State, who will probably have to wait until the 2022-23 NBA season to compete for a championship of any kind. That much is clear to anyone who watched as the Lakers walloped the Dubs in Chase Center for their second straight blowout win in as many days, ending the California Classic tournament undefeated at 2-0 with an 100-77 victory.