As the Lakers approach their 80th season of existence (they were founded back in 1946 as the Detroit Gems in the National Basketball League), LeBron Wire is taking a look at each player who has worn their jersey, whether it has been a purple and gold one or the ones they donned back in the Midwest during their early years.

It appears Luka's new look is having an impact at sportsbooks. And one expert believes that L.A. is now a "real threat" to win it all.

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick believes Bronny James should emulate his game after T.J. McConnell and Davion Mitchell.

Crittenton, a 6-foot-5 guard, played one season at Georgia Tech University and averaged 14.4 points and 5.8 assists a game while showing solid leadership despite being a freshman. The Lakers took him with the No. 19 pick in the 2007 NBA Draft.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James is aiming to become a regular member of the team's rotation during his second season in the NBA.

It was the Lakers who, eight years ago, gave center Thomas Bryant his first crack at the NBA, putting him into the lineup after acquiring him in a draft trade with the Jazz. Bryant's Lakers career did not last that long--he was gone after one season--but he came back to L.

The body, the publicity, the determined look in his eyes, the sweat reflecting the spotlights, it’s all part of Dončić’'s bigger plan.