The Los Angeles Lakers since 2013, have not enjoyed much success. They have missed the playoffs for six straight seasons and have accumulated one of the worst records in basketball over that stretch. It all dates back to Kobe Bryant tearing his Achilles.
Luckily for the Lakers, they seem destined to end that drought this season. As they sit at the top of the West, they will be in play for a top-three seed as long as they’re healthy. Health is the big question mark that remains with this team though as they’re already dealing with injuries to their superstar duo.