The Lakers season is close you can smell it like a fresh batch of cookies in the oven.
The Los Angeles Lakers take the first "official" step in their new season, gathering in El Segundo for media day. Before the grind of training camp and preseason give way for the regular season, it's time to have some fun and get acquainted with a very different looking Lakers squad.
It's a great opportunity to catch up with players that haven't been as public about their offseason. Hearing from Kobe Bryant for the first time since being fully cleared for basketball activities is one of the most interesting things to look out for.