The Los Angeles Lakers are hoping to end their five-season long playoff drought this year after signing LeBron James and keeping their young core intact. However, the Lakers have also made it clear they don’t want to just make the playoffs, they’re hoping to win it all next year.
In an interview with John Ireland and Mychal Thompson on ESPN LA 710, Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka and head coach Luke Walton talked about their lofty expectations for the team and the steps that it’s going to take to get there.