1. 16 NBA Championships
The history of the Lakers again possibly explains why these times for the Lakers is so trying for the fans. This is a Lakers organization that has enjoyed more success than almost every team in the NBA, particularly in terms of championships. The Lakers are second only to the rival Boston Celtics in that the Lakers organization has captured 16 titles in the team’s history and has been to more NBA Finals than any other team in the league.
This is a proud and undeniably great organization. From Gail Goodrich to Jerry West to Elgin Baylor to Wilt Chamberlain to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to Magic Johnson to Shaquille O’Neal to Kobe (not including this current version, obviously) have come through this franchise over the years, capturing championships along the way. The Lakers organization is synonymous with success in the NBA. That makes the 2015-16 difficult to soak in, but it also gives fond memories to fall back on.
Especially whenever Lakers fans are feeling down about this year, just remember all of the championship trophies and all of the things that the Lakers have accomplished over the years. Be thankful for the success that this team has had over the years before now and hope that guys like Russell, Randle, and Clarkson mean that more of that is to come.
Next: Have the Lakers Finally Hit Rock Bottom?
Even in hard times for the Lakers, fans need to stay thankful. What are you thankful for regarding the Lakers? Let us know in the comments.