The Los Angeles Lakers missed the playoffs in 2022, and it felt like they were destined to be back in the lottery after a 2-10 start to the regular season before LeBron James and company came firing back. Some shrewd moves by general manager Rob Pelinka helped them make the playoffs and advance to the Western Conference Finals.
The top-seeded Denver Nuggets dominated the Lakers to advance to the NBA Finals, but it was still an impressive comeback that should have fans questioning where they should go next. Will Pelinka bring back their current core or do they go hunting for a third star this summer?