Entering as the 7th seed via the Play-In Tournament, the Lakers stunned the world:
: Following the deadline, the Lakers closed the season with an 18-9 record , winning two out of every three games.
In the 2022-23 NBA season, the Los Angeles Lakers orchestrated a historic turnaround that defied a after a dismal 2-10 start. While the core was led by LeBron James and Anthony Davis, a critical part of their identity was the emergence of Austin Reaves , often affectionately (though controversially) nicknamed "AR-15" for his jersey number and sharpshooting. The Descent and the Deadline