The Lakers are among the NBA’s top teams this season.
But not everyone is convinced even with the team’s 11-2 start. Former NBA champion-turned-analyst Kendrick Perkins doesn’t believe the Lakers have done enough to convince the public that they are legitimate title contenders.
Los Angeles Lakers’ Luka Doncic (77) reacts during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks in Milwaukee, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. AP Photo/Aaron Gash
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