Lakers: 5 Things That Must Happen in 2016-17 Season

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Mar 1, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson (6) handles the ball as Brooklyn Nets guard Donald Sloan (right) defends during the first quarter at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports /

With the 2016-2017 season coming around the corner, here are five things that must happen for the Lakers this year.

After the past few years of injuries, historically bad win totals, and the end of an era for the Los Angeles Lakers, the upcoming season is the first step in what most fans hope will be a quick rebuilding process.

With top ten lottery picks in the past three NBA drafts, the Lakers roster is filled with young talent and will finally be without their 20-year stalwart, Kobe Bryant.

As a result, there is currently lots of uncertainty and many questions about how the season will unfold, but here are 5 things that must happen for the Lakers in the 2016-2017 season to truly jump start the franchise back in the right direction.

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