By Kevin Ding - Senior Writer
They’re pleased. They’re not thrilled; they’re not triumphant. Definitely not boastful or preening.
Basically, it’s going well so far.
The irrefutable fact of the matter is that the Lakers have the best record in the league. It could be a time to be absolutely drunk with joy at the sun shining in Lakerland again—especially after most of the past half-decade was spent working the NBA’s graveyard shift. Instead, as good as this 12-2 start feels now, the vibe around the Lakers is tempered.
The team seemed more jazzed about comedian Dave Chappelle coming to visit Monday than the rave results they’ve gotten on the court.