The reasons why the Lakers need to start the new season very well
The Los Angeles team has a favorable schedule in the first quarter of the competition, which forces them to accumulate many victories.
A season full of uncertainties and a delicate balance between hope and fear. Los Angeles Lakers are aware that they may be facing a historic opportunity if everything goes well, but also that they might be forced to break the current project and make decisions looking towards a future built around Luka Doncic.
Lebron James will be closely observing how the team performs at the beginning of the season. He needs to see that the team is functioning well and has real championship chances to push himself and show maximum dedication to a project from which he is expected to depart next year. Finding out how Redick manages to maintain the team's defensive performance without being affected by the presence of Doncic, Lebron, Reaves, and Ayton is a major unknown, and there won't be much time or opportunities to find the ideal solution.
If they don't hit the right note from the start, Los Angeles Lakers may suffer a collapse leading them to a point of no return. Reaves, Hachimura, and even Lebron himself could become transferable players, and Pelinka would have to consider the necessity of thinking about the future. This is intensified by the fact that the first four months of competition will present the angelic team with a more favorable schedule. Exiting that period with good collective vibes and a very positive record, enabling them to face the final stretch of the season with some peace of mind, is crucial for the success of this project.
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