The Lakers have won five in a row to begin 2023, LeBron James is setting a new standard for greatness, and his hints to the front office have become anything but subtle as the Lakers have turned around their season.

Ethan is back to dive into the five-game win streak, the incredible performance Thomas Bryant is delivering, how Russell Westbrook has redeemed himself, and why this version of Dennis Schroder needs to keep showing up regardless of who else is out there with him.

The Western Conference is packed, the Lakers appear to be ready, and with Anthony Davis returning looking more and more likely in the coming weeks, all eyes are on Rob Pelinka and Jeanie Buss to deliver what they promised LeBron and Laker Nation to begin the season.