The Lakers' fortunes changed dramatically in 2K23 MT the case of Los Angeles Lakers when the team made a decision to trade Russell Westbrook last summer. Los Angeles traded legitimate NBA assets and a draft pick for Westbrook in an act which was widely condemned during the period. All of the detractors of the trade turned out to be correct, as Westbrook ended up being the biggest thorn in the team's camp last season. Now, the Lakers have found themselves in the position where they'll be more effective...