If there is one rival organization that Phoenix Suns' fans do not like to be compared to, it is surely the Los Angeles Lakers. The two franchises have had some iconic battles this century, although these days they might actually have more in common than either would care to admit. The Lakers may have bigger ambitions now as the Suns rebuild, but that doesn't mean they're on different paths.
Both are built around a superstar in Devin Booker and Luka Doncic, although Los Angeles does also have LeBron James in town. He will be 41-years-old by season's end however - and given he is also going to miss some time with injury to start the campaign - now more than ever it feels like Doncic's team.