Though, ESPN’s projected 33 wins is actually a minor improvement for the Los Angeles Lakers in comparison to last season’s horrid 26-56 record. I did find the prediction to be quite underwhelming.
Is it wrong to believe the Lakers might have a sliver hope at obtaining the 8th seed?
Absolutely not.
We could dabble in advanced analytics all day, only to come up with nothing more but a prediction.
Whether it’s a bold statement or not, the Lakers do in fact have a shot at a playoff birth. To completely trash the scenario in it’s entirety before this roster even steps foot on the floor is simply unjust.