Next season shaping up now, and I'm honestly starting to believe the Lakers can hit the lottery. (Not that I care, cause I'm Golden State) But Lakers will be a good challenge to rebuild in 2K14.
Mostly because the western conference is insanely good and almost every team improved, LA will have way tougher games than the other weak teams on the east. I was looking at the last season standings and thinking about it, the other day.
Oklahoma City - Didn't really improved, but KD
San Antonio - Maybe the most balanced roster around still
Denver - Ok this one got worse, but they still an atlethic team
Clippers - Improved a lot, even though I still dislike their front court
Memphis - People sleeping on them yet again, Koufos is a good center and their bench will probably up their game this season
Golden State - I'm biased
but you already know
L.A. Lakers - No defense
Houston - Was decent already and their young players will probably improve as well, not to mention Dwight
Utah - This one might fight with the Lakers, specially cause they have no bench
Dallas - Kinda of like the same as last season, but could have a better record this season
Portland - They have a bench now, young guns improving probably
Minnesota - Love back in good shape I hope, and lots of good guys to rotate
Sacramento - A bit of an unbalanced roster, but should have a samey if not better season
New Orleans - I can see Davis beasting, and got some players as well
Phoenix - A bit of a question mark, but could improve their record
So yes, depending on some problems, I could see Lakers getting where Sacramento was last season perhaps? 3rd from the bottom? Since they play more teams from their conference they could have a East-Team-like record and hit the lottery?
Should be a fun team to start an association with though.
