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As the discussion veered towards the Los Angeles Lakers, the sentiment echoed discomfort with the team's trajectory. The perception that the franchise thrives on glitz and glamour despite fielding a roster that appears average at best resonates with many fans and analysts alike. Bucher argued that the Lakers' formula for success hinges on the potential restructuring of the team—specifically if LeBron James took a significant pay cut, allowing the team to make better moves.