As a 7th seed, they upset the 2-seed Memphis Grizzlies (4-2) and the defending champion Golden State Warriors (4-2). Primary Roster Stats LeBron James Broke scoring record; led playoff push. Anthony Davis Defensive anchor with 2.0 blocks per game. Austin Reaves Breakout season; became a critical starter. D'Angelo Russell Key mid-season acquisition (17 games). Dennis Schröder Reliable secondary ball-handler. Team Evolution: Before vs. After Trade
💡 The "FX15" in your request likely refers to Austin Reaves , who wore #15 and became the "X-factor" that stabilized the Lakers' rotation after the Westbrook trade.
General Manager Rob Pelinka overhauled the roster in February, trading Russell Westbrook and acquiring D'Angelo Russell, Jarred Vanderbilt, and Malik Beasley.
The 2022-23 Los Angeles Lakers season was a tale of two halves, transforming from a league-worst 2-10 start into a surprising Western Conference Finals run. Season Snapshot 43-39 (7th in Western Conference). Head Coach: Darvin Ham (debut season).
Lost Western Conference Finals (0-4 vs. Denver Nuggets). Offensive Rating: 114.5 (20th of 30). Defensive Rating: 113.9 (11th of 30). Key Moments & Milestones
Before the trade deadline, the Lakers struggled with spacing and a 25-31 record. The post-deadline Lakers surged with improved shooting and defense, finishing the regular season 18-8 to secure a Play-In spot.
On February 7, 2023, LeBron James became the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
