The LA Lakers recent victory over the Milwaukee Bucks has given the team a much-needed boost of confidence heading into the playoffs. Former NBA player Paul Pierce even boldly stated that if the Lakers were to go on and win the Championship after being ninth seed, LeBron James would indisputably become the greatest of all time in his eyes. However, history shows that the odds are stacked against the Lakers, as no team lower than sixth seed has ever won the NBA title. So while Pierce’s wish is optimistic, it may be unrealistic based on past records.
