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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: What if the los angeles lakers didn t trade for russell westbrook | History Defined

Russell Westbrook’s fit has been questionable, with the Los Angeles Lakers winning only 23 of their first 46 games — good for seventh in the West. (Harry How/Getty Images)

The 2021-22 NBA season has presented us all with its share of surprises — chief among them is the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Lakers’ 2020-21 season ended badly, after a disappointing six-game series lost against the Phoenix Suns. Los Angeles entered last season as favorites to win, which would have meant back-to-back championships. But their 2021 first-round elimination forced the team’s management to confront the reality that their LeBron James-led title window was closing. Sure, Anthony Davis is also in tow, but Davis was far less successful in New Orleans without James as a running mate.

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