The Los Angeles Lakers have been in a position they are not used to in recent years. The Lakers are arguably the most marquee organization in the NBA. With the glitz and glamour of Hollywood and numerous title banners, everyone wants to be a Laker. However, they have fallen on tough times in recent years.
The Lakers finished the 2018-19 season without a playoff berth for the sixth straight year. It is the longest drought in franchise history. As a result, they finished in the NBA Draft Lottery, again, but Lady Luck was on their side.