A conspiracy theory has floated in NBA circles for years that groups up their depth (and miraculously get wholesome) when the Los Angeles Lakers roll into city. The speculation is rooted in the truth that the Purple and Gold play the most nationally televised games and have a perennial highlight shining upon them.
The speculation was examined Saturday when the Lakers visited the Memphis Grizzlies. Ja Morant (hamstring) had missed the earlier six video games and was a game-time decision. L.A. head coach JJ Redick declared that he anticipated Morant to play hours earlier than the sport, citing a discovery made by his analytics division.
Within the lead-up to the sport, Redick stated his analytics division had found that 86% of opponents’ gamers have been obtainable to play in opposition to Los Angeles this yr, which ranks No. 1 within the league.
