The Los Angeles Lakers inevitably were on the lips — and fingertips — of many people in the NBA community last month upon a successful championship journey in the Orlando bubble.
Despite the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic disrupting the team’s rhythm when L.A. seemed to be reaching the peak of their form back in March, LeBron James and Co. headed to Orlando with one goal only: bringing the Larry O’Brien trophy back to Los Angeles after a 10-year wait.
And they did that in style, dominating their rivals in each playoff round and then beating the resilient Miami Heat in an enthralling NBA Finals.