The Los Angeles Lakers are eight games back from the eighth spot in the Western Conference. Given the quality of the teams competing for the eight seed, it’s safe to say that it’d be a long shot for them to rally for a playoff spot, and without much chance of making the playoffs, some fans may consider spending their weeknights watching something other than the Lakers. After all, winning is everything, and why watch when we aren’t winning?
The answer is simple, you watch for the story.
For the Lakers, the journey is still evolving.