– Superstar commits to Lakers
While some of the Christmas wishes from Lakers fans have been about the more immediate future, the last wish is a big one. For the Lakers, the past few years have been very difficult. Losing has become the norm, and while they have acquired some young talent, it takes time to develop it.
With Magic Johnson and Rob Pelinka running the show, the Lakers have been able to position themselves with the ability to land a superstar in free agency. While having cap space is great, it is no guarantee that the Lakers will be able to land a star.
After missing out on some big names recently, fans will certainly be wishing for them to be able to land one of the upcoming stars this offseason. Whether it be, LeBron James, Paul George, or DeMarcus Cousins, the Lakers need a star to add to their young core.
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Ideally, Santa will be bringing them at least one superstar next offseason. This is certainly a big wish for Santa, but Lakers fans have been very patient during this rebuilding process. While it hasn’t been easy, and there will likely be some tough games still to come, it would be worth the wait. Hopefully, Santa has enough magic to land the Lakers a true superstar.