3 blazing bold predictions for the Los Angeles Lakers' season

3 blazing bold predictions for the Los Angeles Lakers’ season

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 17: (L-R) Anthony Davis #3, Russell Westbrook #0, and LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers look on against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the third quarter of the game at Target Center on December 17, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Lakers 110-92. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images) /

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Los Angeles Lakers bold prediction #3: The Lakers finish top four in the West

As things stand right now, it seems that there is no chance the Lakers could finish as a higher seed than four of Golden State, The Clippers, Denver, Memphis, Dallas, Phoenix, and Minnesota.

These are bold predictions, though.

If the Lakers are able to make moves to surround Davis and James with more shooting, and Darvin Ham is able to get the most out of guys like Lonnie Walker IV, Troy Brown and Kendrick Nunn, Los Angeles can truly go as far as the Klutch superstar duo will take them.

Anthony Davis has stated that his goal is to play 82 games this year. While that is likely unrealistic, the Lakers are a completely different team if he is able to play at least 65. Meanwhile, LeBron has shown absolutely no signs of slowing down for year 20.

In 2022-2023, the Lakers will find their way back into the top four seeds of the Western Conference. A lot will have to go right in LA for this to happen, but Darvin Ham and company will be up to the task.

Oct 12, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) looks to pass against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers’ Jeanie Buss shows no faith in Anthony Davis with recent comments

Appearing on "The Rich Eisen Show," Jeanie Buss said that the Los Angeles Lakers need to make sure Anthony Davis stays healthy.

A team that has Anthony Davis and LeBron James on its roster can never be counted out. This season, a lot of people will be proven foolish for doing so.

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