Lakers Assemble! Now we all know that super heroes are all that matter nowadays. Whether it’s their own movie or just a cameo, it’s the interactions with other heroes that we crave to see in spectacular, special-effects heavy, fashion. That being said, let’s not forget some of our own Los Angeles super heroes, the Lakers. With their new seasoned leader LeBron James down to some of the bench players like Caruso, let’s see how these Lakers stack up to the characters of Marvel’s MCU (including Marvel’s Netflix shows).  But first take let us a moment to recognized not just our first comparison but the loss of this talent who is: DeMarcus Cousins - The Hulk Unfortunately, due to injury, DeMarcus is looking like a non-factor for the first part of the season but in a way that makes his comparison all the more suited for him. Here’s a hint, after every dunk, think “SMASH!”. That’s right, Cousins could easily be The Incredible Hulk. The Hulk is a large, quick, and strong hero whose personal...

In 2019, the Los Angeles Lakers once again became a legitimate contender for the NBA championship . Beginning with the arrival of LeBron James in 2018 the return to prominence for the Lakers storied franchise has been greatly anticipated. This off-season’s blockbuster trade in which the team acquired perennial all-star forward Anthony Davis, pairs James with the second star needed to compete for an NBA title. The West is now wide open, in part due to the departure of Kevin Durant and the injury to all-star guard Klay Thompson from the Golden State Warriors. In looking at the Lakers top three players and how their roles translate to the gridiron, we can better understand how this team expects to come together. LeBron James . Some in the basketball world consider James to be the greatest who has ever played the game. Some even at the age of 34, consider him to be the best in the game now, even though many will argue that he no longer holds that distinction because of his mediocre defensi...