After an eventful offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers have started training camp in anticipation of the 2016-17 NBA season. There is excitement within the organization, spurred by the retirement of Kobe Bryant, the hiring of a new head coach who could not be any different from his predecessor, a group of young players who seem poised to take a leap forward, and select veterans who have something left to contribute both on and off the court. Players, coaches and fans alike are ready to move on from the losing atmosphere which has hung over the franchise like a cloud the past three years.