Matt Peralta

Head coach JJ Redick did a great job leading the Los Angeles Lakers past the Houston Rockets, a collective effort that required each player that hit the court.

Head coach JJ Redick did a great job leading the Los Angeles Lakers past the Houston Rockets, a collective effort that required each player that hit the court.

Austin Reaves returned to the playoffs for Games 5 and 6, a much-needed boost for the Los Angeles Lakers who were short on ball-handlers and downhill drivers

Austin Reaves returned to the playoffs for Games 5 and 6, a much-needed boost for the Los Angeles Lakers who were short on ball-handlers and downhill drivers.

While Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James showed some signs of physical decline in Year 23, he still looked like one of the best players in the NBA.

Video of Kansas guard Darryn Peterson saying he would take Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James' basketball IQ for his perfect player.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is considered the gold standard when it comes to body maintenance. James is a unicorn in that he remained as productive as ever in Year 23.

There is a lot to like about Adou Thiero as he was by far the most athletic player on the Los Angeles Lakers roster during his rookie season.

Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt praised Adou Thiero for making progress during his rookie season.

The Los Angeles Lakers have been fortunate enough to employ some of the greatest players in NBA history, including franchise legend Kobe Bryant who