The coronavirus pandemic halted the NBA season four months ago, the equivalent of an entire offseason. It is easy to forget where everyone left off, let alone what has changed since we last saw NBA basketball. In order to get you up to speed before the July 30 season re-opening slate at Walt Disney World in Orlando, we will be reviewing and previewing each of the 22 teams scheduled to participate.
Record: 49-14
Place: First in the West
If the Lakers have exceeded expectations, it is because expectations of what was possible with LeBron James and Anthony Davis at the head of any roster were too low.