As of today the Los Angeles Lakers, with a 23-34 record, are the 11th seed in the Western Conference. Concern among many Lakers fans revolves around whether the Lakers can make a playoff push and claw their way into playoff contention.
Best case scenario, the Lakers earn a playoff berth by sliding into the eighth seed. It is a feat which has only happened twice for the 16x champion NBA team.
The 1992-1993 season was the last time the Los Angeles Lakers made it to the playoffs as the 8th seed. With a record of 39-43, and players such as Byron Scott, James Worthy and the leading scorer at 15.