Lakers Currently One Loss Away From Locking Up the Second Worst Record Overall

After the worst season in Lakers’ franchise history, fans are desperately hoping that the lottery balls fall their way come May 19

When ESPN projected that the Los Angeles Lakers would only win 27 games on the season, proud fans of the Purple and Gold everywhere scoffed in disgust.

However, with only four games left on the year and a dismal 16 wins under their belt, the Lakers may have finally reached rock bottom.

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With a loss, or a Phoenix Suns victory, the Los Angeles Lakers will lock up the second worst record in the association and the 55.83 percent chance of keeping their draft pick that comes along with it. When it’s all said and done, the Lakers will trail only the Sam Hinkie-less, Philadelphia 76ers.

That said, if the Lakers somehow miraculously end up winning their remaining four games, which, all things considered, is doubtful, and the Suns lose out, then the Lakers will split the lottery balls with Phoenix.

This directly goes against conventional wisdom that the Lakers would automatically get the odds for second worst overall seeing how they lost the season series 1-3.

Regardless, this scenario seems highly improbable, meaning the Lakers will most likely end up with a 19.9 percent chance at jumping into the top spot, 18.81 percent at remaining at number two, and 17.12 chance of dropping to third overall.

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