Swanson: Lakers are good, but good doesn’t cut it

LOS ANGELES — Gap years are for young people who need a beat to find themselves, who want to avoid reality a little longer, and who have the luxury of time to do it.

The Lakers have the luxury of rostering Luka Doncic, a 26-year-old superstar in his prime. They’ve got the luxury of a new ownership group for whom title contention has been non-negotiable for the baseball team next door. The Lakers also have the luxury of a devoted, demanding and easily dissatisfied fan base.

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