Is the Kings pick totally unprotected? I ask because it's clear to me that the Lakers will win around 40 games this year.
15 game improvement? How?
It's not rocket science guys.
The Lakers don't have a pick this year, they have no reason to tank.
They have a good coach with a championship pedigree - Luke Walton.
They had the best draft of any team. (Ball, Kuzma, Hart).
They picked up Brook Lopez and KCP (two NBA starters) in free agency.
Brandon Ingram is now in his second year, Julius Randle is in his contract year.
They have a solid bench in Deng, Zubac, Nance Jr., Corey Brewer, and Jordan Clarckson all of whom could start on at least a few teams in the NBA.
But really the key to it all is that Lonzo Ball is a transcendent NBA talent. He's a culture changer and he'll make every position on the floor better with his pace, vision, and passing.