The jokes about the Los Angeles Lakers’ roster have been constant since their roster has come together this NBA offseason. The front office clearly valued experience and veteran players for the most part when adding to the team, which has led many to wonder if the Lakers are too old to win a championship.
Of the 13 players currently on guaranteed contracts, nine are at least 32 years. Furthermore, LeBron James, Trevor Ariza, Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard, Rajon Rondo, and Marc Gasol are all at least 35 years old. The team itself continues to insist that the age of the roster doesn’t bother them, but that hasn’t stopped the jokes from coming from the outside.