With 2019 NBA training camp set to begin in a little less than two weeks, there is palpable hype surrounding LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers.
After a disappointing 2018-2019 NBA season that saw them miss the playoffs for the sixth straight season, the Lakers have vaulted into championship contender status after adding arguably the best big man in Davis. With Davis on board, Los Angeles boasts two of the best players in the league and that is generally a recipe for success.
However, the Lakers also managed to bring back several of their players from last season, including Alex Caruso.