Los Angeles Lakers are the Western Conference Pacific Division team in the NBA. They play their home games at Staples Center. In addition to being a major league basketball team, the Lakers have had a long history of holding records and making appearances in the NBA Finals.

The Lakers are led by superstar LeBron James and frontcourt player Anthony Davis. The latter has missed 32 games due to a serious Achilles injury. His return to the Lakers could change the momentum in their favor. However, the Lakers have been inconsistent over the past five games, and it will be interesting to see how their roster evolves.

Despite their current record of 14-21, the Lakers have made strides in the past two seasons. In the past two years, the Lakers have won nine more games than in the previous year. Their best winning percentage in the past decade was 61.9 percent. But their recent performance has been inconsistent, and they're currently on the verge of missing the playoffs for the second consecutive season.

The Lakers have lost several key players in free agency, including Dany Green, Rajon Rondo, Avery Bradley and JaVale McGee. One of the big questions about the upcoming season is whether or not the Lakers will make a large signing during this year's free agency period. For example, Carmelo Anthony was reportedly linked to the Lakers in rumors during the summer.

After losing to Boston Celtics in six games in the first round of the NBA playoffs, the Lakers were eliminated from the playoffs. The Lakers did not make the playoffs for the next six seasons, which was the worst stretch in their franchise's history. It was during this time that Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard both retired. As a result, the Lakers were able to assemble a young nucleus with Lonzo Ball, Kyle Kuzma, Brandon Ingram, and Lonnie Walker IV.

LeBron James has won three straight NBA Finals, and he is one of the most recognized players in the world. He has also been named as the MVP of the finals. With his talent, the Lakers are expected to advance to the finals again this year.

During his career with the Lakers, James has been instrumental in leading the Lakers to 15 championships and two more in the postseason. He has won the most NBA championships of any player in the history of the league.

Additionally, he holds a number of other franchise and individual records. Currently, he ranks in the top 10 in scoring, assists, rebounds, field goals, 3-pointers, and total points.

When LeBron signed with the Lakers, the team quickly set its wheels in motion for a new era. Luke Walton became the head coach, and a group of younger players was assembled. These players were the future of the Lakers, and they helped turn the franchise into a powerhouse in the Western Conference. This new era began with the hiring of LeBron James and ended with the death of Magic Johnson in a helicopter crash in January 2020.

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