Los Angeles Lakers: Three biggest questions heading into next season

By Jason Reed | Aug 23, 2018

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 15: Head coach Tyronn Lue (L) of the Cleveland Cavaliers talks with LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers after a quarterfinal game of the 2018 NBA Summer League between the Lakers and the Detroit Pistons at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 15, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /

1 of 4

(Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) – Los Angeles Lakers /

The outlook on next season for the Los Angeles Lakers is as high as it has been since Kobe Bryant was healthy. However, not everything will be sunshine and rainbows.

For the first time since Kobe Bryant ruptures his Achilles, which essentially ended his superstar production, the Los Angeles Lakers have a legitimate chance of going deep in the playoffs and challenging for the NBA Championship.

While the Golden State Warriors are a huge roadblock in accomplishing that goal, over the next four seasons, there is a pretty high chance that the Lakers bring home championship number 17.

That, of course, is due to the impact that LeBron James is going to have on this team. Not only is James going to make this young Lakers team significantly better next season, he opens the door for countless super team possibilities the following seasons. With LeBron now in LA, other superstars are bound to follow.

Thus, while the Lakers still have a massive hill to climb next season to potentially win a title, the intrigue and excitement around this team is as high as it has been in quite some time.

That does not mean that next season will be effortless and that the team will improve in all areas, not at all. In fact, there are still some big concerns entering next season that will continue to be a storyline as the year progresses.

With that being said, here are our three biggest questions about the Los Angeles Lakers as the 2018-2019 NBA season looms.

Home/Los Angeles Lakers