Before the season began, Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton made it clear that his goals for the team did not revolve around wins and losses. Walton wanted to focus on setting the foundation for the franchise by practicing and playing the right way every day.
Walton has clearly gotten the team to buy into his system and ideals as the Lakers have made a major leap so far this season, jumping out to a surprising 7-5 start despite a pretty tough schedule to begin the season. There has even been some talk about the Lakers potentially fighting for a playoff spot.