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Lakers: 5 Reasons Fans Shouldn’t Over-Hype This Team

By Timothy Jenkins

Mar 6, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) shoots over Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson (6) during the NBA game at the Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 6, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) shoots over Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson (6) during the NBA game at the Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 7, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson (6) celebrates a three point shot by Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram against the Denver Nuggets during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 7, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson (6) celebrates a three point shot by Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram against the Denver Nuggets during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports /

This current Lakers roster brings with them hope and optimism for a brighter future. However, we shouldn’t buy into the hype too much just yet.

Even the most casual of basketball fans (except if you were born in the last 10 years or so) knows that the Los Angeles Lakers are synonymous with success in the NBA. With 16 world championships under their belt, the Lakers have been dominant for many decades now.

However, the Lakers have recently found themselves in the unfamiliar position of having to rebuild from the bottom.

With three straight years of losses, which subsequently brought in the haul of three straight lottery picks – Julius Randle, D’Angelo Russell, Brandon Ingram – the team’s future is finally starting to look bright again.

After drafting Brandon Ingram with the second overall pick and watching the development of their other young stars, the Lakers franchise is primed for a return to relevance.

However, here are five reasons why fans must temper their expectations for this young team.

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