Being a Los Angeles Lakers fan was a lot easier 10 years ago than it is today, but the fans are still as strong as ever despite missing the playoffs in each of the last four seasons.
According to a study by Fanatics on the “The Most Loyal NBA Fans,” Lakers fans ranked No. 2 only trailing the Golden State Warriors. The rankings are based on average arena attendance, social media following, and jersey sales.
The Lakers are ranked No. 1 in the NBA in social media following, where they have an average of 33 million followers between Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.