LA Lakers - Power Ranking

Week Rank Rating Team Record Comment

4 14 47 LAL 6-6 Chiodos:The Lakers mirror Chiodos in the most frustrating way possible; unmistakably unique, wildly talented, and never fully able to become what they should have been. Chiodos stood apart in post-hardcore by incorporating piano into their sound, something virtually unheard of in heavier rock music, adding elegance and drama to music that was already technical and emotional. That same contrast defines this Lakers roster. Zion Williamson, Kawhi Leonard, and Victor Wembanyama form a core unlike anything else in the league, blending star power, upside, and rare skill, with Amen Thompson serving as the connective, do-everything piece. Yet, like Chiodos’ constant lineup changes, internal tension, and instability that stalled their ascent, the Lakers are perpetually disrupted by availability issues and an inability to sustain continuity. The potential is obvious. But due to constant injuries, the execution rarely is.

3 7 68 LAL 7-5 The Chariot: Symbolizes determination, focused effort, and victory through discipline. Overcoming obstacles by staying in control. Coming off the high of the Wemby-heist, and a solid win streak, the Lakers have been whacked with misfortune. When the ride is bumpiest, that's when you really need to hold on.

2 2 73 LAL 7-1 Terry Rozier getting arrested for a betting scandal is already mad — but the funniest part is imagining him sprinting down the street with Tony Soprano chasing him, shouting, ‘Don’t you dare snitch on the family!’ Rozier’s out here allegedly faking injuries, fixing bets, running this whole undercover operation… he wasn’t a point guard, he was an extra from The Sopranos who accidentally wandered onto an NBA court. Absolute comedy.

1 4 33 LAL 3-1 Childhood Reference: That unfair kid who grew too early. The Lakers are the giant Grade-6er in a Grade-4 league. Victor Wembanyama is blocking shots like he’s swatting foam rockets out of the sky. IS this legal!? He has a beard at 8 years old!? The Lakers can hurt you with all their weaponery, and with the glitch code that is Wemby, they will have you whining that genetics wasn't as kind to you!

	POR	119
	SAC	127

	CHI	112
	MIN	110

	HOU	115
	MIA	138

	ATL	130
	CHI	104

	LAC	108
	MEM	122

Week	Rank	Rating	Team	Record	Comment
4	14	47	LAL	6-6	Chiodos:The Lakers mirror Chiodos in the most frustrating way possible; unmistakably unique, wildly talented, and never fully able to become what they should have been. Chiodos stood apart in post-hardcore by incorporating piano into their sound, something virtually unheard of in heavier rock music, adding elegance and drama to music that was already technical and emotional. That same contrast defines this Lakers roster. Zion Williamson, Kawhi Leonard, and Victor Wembanyama form a core unlike anything else in the league, blending star power, upside, and rare skill, with Amen Thompson serving as the connective, do-everything piece. Yet, like Chiodos’ constant lineup changes, internal tension, and instability that stalled their ascent, the Lakers are perpetually disrupted by availability issues and an inability to sustain continuity. The potential is obvious. But due to constant injuries, the execution rarely is.
3	7	68	LAL	7-5	The Chariot: Symbolizes determination, focused effort, and victory through discipline. Overcoming obstacles by staying in control. Coming off the high of the Wemby-heist, and a solid win streak, the Lakers have been whacked with misfortune. When the ride is bumpiest, that's when you really need to hold on.
2	2	73	LAL	7-1	Terry Rozier getting arrested for a betting scandal is already mad — but the funniest part is imagining him sprinting down the street with Tony Soprano chasing him, shouting, ‘Don’t you dare snitch on the family!’ Rozier’s out here allegedly faking injuries, fixing bets, running this whole undercover operation… he wasn’t a point guard, he was an extra from The Sopranos who accidentally wandered onto an NBA court. Absolute comedy.
1	4	33	LAL	3-1	Childhood Reference: That unfair kid who grew too early. The Lakers are the giant Grade-6er in a Grade-4 league. Victor Wembanyama is blocking shots like he’s swatting foam rockets out of the sky. IS this legal!? He has a beard at 8 years old!? The Lakers can hurt you with all their weaponery, and with the glitch code that is Wemby, they will have you whining that genetics wasn't as kind to you!