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Rich Paul Says Lakers Aren’t Genuine Contenders Despite Standing 2nd in the West

Paul said, “Personally don’t think the Lakers are good enough to be contenders right now… I don’t think they have enough to really contend.” Asked about them sitting near the top of the West, he said, “That doesn’t mean anything,” citing issues with “athleticism and length,” adding the team must handle “shooting, speed” and questioned, “Can the Lakers play fast?”