Part 2/6:
Setting Expectations for the Lakers
With the Lakers currently placing fifth in the Western Conference, the expectations for their playoff performance are being evaluated. Stephen A. Smith opined that the Lakers might struggle to get beyond the first or second round in the playoffs. He highlighted potential issues such as their lack of size, especially since key players like Jackson Hayes were sidelined.
Stephen A. pointed out that other teams within the conference, like the Denver Nuggets and the Memphis Grizzlies, possess significant size advantages which could hinder the Lakers' success, particularly in a slower-paced postseason where size can dominate.