Los Angeles Lakers fans have plenty to celebrate this week: the team is currently tied for the best record in the entire NBA, and yet the players themselves believe the best is still ahead.

According to the Los Angeles Times, the Lakers are sharing the top spot in the league standings — a remarkable achievement at this stage of the season. Despite that lofty position, the team has made clear they are not satisfied with simply sitting at the summit. Players and coaches alike feel there is still room to grow, improve, and push even higher as the season unfolds.

For a city that has long measured its basketball teams against championship standards, the news is an encouraging sign that this Lakers squad has both the talent and the mindset to compete at the highest level. Tying for the NBA’s best record is no small feat in a league packed with elite competition, and it reflects the kind of consistent, winning basketball that Angelenos love to rally behind.

The Lakers have built a devoted fan base across generations, and moments like these — when the team is not just competitive but leading the entire league — bring the city together in a shared sense of pride and excitement. With a long season still ahead, the squad’s hunger to keep improving is exactly the attitude that championship runs are built on.

Whether you follow every possession or just check the standings over your morning coffee, this is a great time to be a Lakers fan in Los Angeles. The team is at the top, they are motivated, and the city is watching with high hopes for what comes next.

Sources: Los Angeles Times