I dont think they will out and out "suck"- but they wont be any good.
I mean- the Suns and Kings are not good either----- but teams like the Nuggets, Mavs have better rosters.
Would it SHOCK me if the Lakers were the worst team in the West? not necessarily- but they definitely have an opportunity to be better tahn the Suns or Kings...maybe the Mavs if things break right.
but thats prob it.
I cant see any scenario where the Lakers are better than 4th worst in the West with the Suns, Kings, and MAYBE Mavs, behind them--- but the Mavs with guys like Barnes, Noel, Mathews etc. while they dont have the cap flexibility the Lakers have--- def. have a better roster right now.
Plus- as far as the Suns go--- If i had to choose between Booker and Jackson or Ball and Ingram--- its close- but considering what Booker has lookedl ike- id prob lean towards the Suns.
Disagree except for the Mavs and I'm not convinced on them. A lot will depend on if Dirk has one more Dirk season left in him. I think that despite waiting and making late moves, the Lakers improved enough to get past the Suns and Kings.
Either way, suck or just not very good, they should be fun to watch.