Los Angeles will need more than just offense from Rui Hachimura if they hope to keep pace in a daunting Western Conference.

With training camp for the 2024-25 season nearing, the Los Angeles Lakers are preparing to bounce back from a disappointing 2023-24 campaign. They have made virtually no offseason additions, and while many are predicting doom and gloom for them, some feel they're being underrated or counted out.

D'Angelo Russell accomplishing these three goals would help the Lakers improve and also help his chances of not getting traded.