Five years ago I said that in 2019 or 2020 the Lakers would win a championship. After years of waiting, with it being only a year away, I wanted to list why I think the Lakers are finally going to do it.

1.Their young core.

The Lakers have proved this year that Kyle Kuzma and Lonzo Ball make a great tandem. The fact that they are both only rookies puts the Lakers in a solid spot with their young team.

2. The cap space.

The Lakers should have anywhere from 50-70 million in cap space this offseason almost enough for two max deals for two superstars like Lebron James and Paul George. They will build around their needs because money talks.

3. Their determined front office.

Magic Johnson and Rob Pelinka are two of the biggest names in Basketball that being said it helps to have them in your front office.

4. The King likely is headed to L.A.

Lebron James A.K.A. the King is likely headed to L.A. after buying a house in Los Angelos and showing a lot of interest in the city as well as putting L.A. on his list as one of 4 potential places he will end up.

5. Lavar Ball said so.

Lavar Ball the father of the standout Lakers Rookie and CEO of Big Baller Brand said that they would win and especially if Lebron comes to L.A.

6.The History of Winning

The Lakers have a very well known history of success. I mean who doesn't know about their 16 NBA finals championships??

7. Luke Walton Is the man for the job

Walton is Competitive and works well with the team. He has played on championship teams and been an assistant on one as well. He has also worked under Steve Kerr and Phil Jackson.

8. The Lakers have never had a championship drought longer than 9 years.

Although none of the players in the picture above are on the current roster, they all understand the championship atmosphere that surrounds L.A. It is time to win a championship in L.A.

9. They will have a superstar duo.

I think that the Lakers are highly likely to find their superstar duo that will complete the team to end the drought.

10. Sit back and go ahead and celebrate...

...because The Los Angeles Lakers are Your 2018-2019 Finals Champions.