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Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis shoots right over Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (0) from Washington Wizards vs. Los Angeles Lakers at Capital One Arena, March 19th, 2022 (Joe Glorioso | Washington Times Sports)

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Wizards guard Ish Smith (4) drives to the basket for two points from Washington Wizards vs. Los Angeles Lakers at Capital One Arena, March 19th, 2022 (Joe Glorioso | Washington Times Sports)

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Kristaps Porzingis (6) and LeBron James (6) hug it out before tipoff from Washington Wizards vs. Los Angeles Lakers at Capital One Arena, March 19th, 2022 (Joe Glorioso | Washington Times Sports)

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Lakers point guard Russell Westbrook returns to D.C. for the first time as a member of the Lakers from Washington Wizards vs. Los Angeles Lakers at Capital One Arena, March 19th, 2022 (Joe Glorioso | Washington Times Sports)

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LeBron James (6) ties the record for 2nd most points by an NBA player on this three point shot over Wizards defender Deni Avdija (9) from Washington Wizards vs. Los Angeles Lakers at Capital One Arena, March 19th, 2022 (Joe Glorioso | Washington Times Sports)

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Russell Westbrook (0) drives to the basket against Wizards guard Raul Neto (19) from Washington Wizards vs. Los Angeles Lakers at Capital One Arena, March 19th, 2022 (Joe Glorioso | Washington Times Sports)

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Magic Johnson, Los Angeles Lakers (1979-1991, 1996) Los Angeles Lakers Earvin "Magic" Johnson directs traffic during the fourth quarter against the Golden State Warriors, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 1996, at the Forum in Inglewood, Calif. Johnson made his NBA comeback Tuesday, after more than four years abscence. The Lakers won 128-118. (AP Photo/Eric Draper)

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Basketball Hall of famer Bill Walton and son former NBA player and current Los Angeles Lakers coach Luke Walton

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Brian Winters played in the NBA with the Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks in the 1970s and early 1980s.

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FILE - In this July 7, 2017, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers' Lonzo Ball blocks a shot by Los Angeles Clippers' Jawun Evans during the first half of an NBA summer league basketball game, in Las Vegas. In the midst of the worst stretch in franchise history, the Lakers may have finally found the cornerstone of their future. Lonzo Ball is looking like a perfect fit for the Lakers. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

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FILE - In this June 23, 2017, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers draft pick Lonzo Ball speaks during a news conference in El Segundo, Calif. In the midst of the worst stretch in franchise history, the Lakers may have finally found the cornerstone of their future. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

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FILE - In this July 7, 2017 file photo, Los Angeles Lakers' Lonzo Ball shoots over Los Angeles Clippers' Brice Johnson (10) during overtime of an NBA summer league basketball game, in Las Vegas. Ball's dud of a debut is long forgotten. And on Wednesday night, July 12 so were his Big Baller Brand sneakers. Now he has the best game of the NBA Summer League — and another playoff game for a chance to top it. Ball had 36 points, 11 assists, eight rebounds and five steals to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 103-102 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers in their opening game of the tournament stage. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

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FILE- In this March 7, 2017, file photo, Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki, of Germany, celebrates sinking a three-point basket early in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers in Dallas. A person with knowledge of the agreement says the Dallas Mavericks and Dirk Nowitzki have agreed on a two-year, $10 million deal that assures a 20th season for the star forward. The second year of the contract carries a team option, the person told The Associated Press, Thursday, July 6, 2017, on condition of anonymity because the team hasn't announced the deal. The 39-year-old Nowitzki is set to join Kobe Bryant of the Lakers as the only players to spend 20 seasons with one franchise. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)