If the Lakers front office is still in data compilation mode before they make a decision on how or whether to improve this roster, then a matchup against one of the league’s best teams and its best player should surely go a pretty long way in convincing them to put an end to the inactivity that has defined them dating back to last trade deadline.
Friday evening, the Lakers will face off in Milwaukee against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks (who will also reportedly have Khris Middleton back from injury as well). In their last few matchups, Giannis has vastly outplayed Anthony Davis, but this is easily the best the latter has played since the 2020 bubble and if he wants to convince his front office to get him more help, tonight would be a great night to buck that trend.