Lakers’ Offseason Adventures…
The Los Angeles Lakers’ offseason was like a reality TV show marathon – never-ending and full of surprises. They snagged Luka Doncic with a max contract extending until 2028, hoping he’d be their knight in shining sneakers. Deandre Ayton was brought in to beef up the center position, while Marcus Smart promised to be so good on defense he could guard his shadow. Off the court, the Buss family pulled a shocker worthy of an infomercial cliffhanger, selling the team to Dodgers owner Mark Walter. The Athletic, with their mysterious crystal ball, still pegged the Lakers’ summer as just the 24th-best in the NBA.
David Aldridge from The Athletic kept his scorecards tight, likening the Lakers’ offseason to bringing a knife to a dunk contest. Despite the star-studded signings, he wasn’t impressed, partly because Walter’s MLB-sized wallet wouldn’t stretch the NBA salary cap. While the Lakers did lose Dorian Finney-Smith, they’re banking on Ayton playing like he’s allergic to benches. Greg St. Jean is excited about Luka Doncic channeling his inner magician with LeBron James at training camp, possibly making basketballs disappear – into the hoop, preferably. The Lakers’ success hinges on these stars shining bright, and if the universe aligns, this offseason could be remembered as legendary as trying to teach LeBron to play the violin.
