After decades of success with multiple superstars leading the way, the Los Angeles Lakers are no longer a perennial title contender in the Western Conference. Not only have they failed to break into the title contender conversation over the last few years, but the storied franchise has also missed the NBA playoffs three years running and appear to be on the verge of missing the postseason for a fourth straight year.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who won five NBA titles with the Lakers, was recently asked whether he thinks the Lakers can become a great team once again. Jabbar said the following about what the Lakers need to do to return to greatness, via Maria Karvouni of Sportkeeda:
The Lakers have the good fortune to have a historical legacy of greatness, which is an advantage in attracting players.