Despite the disappointing setback, the former six-time All-Star believes the Lakers can bounce back with a full offseason to build a roster better equipped surrounding the talents of Doncic, who was acquired at the midseason point. “I definitely think so,” says Griffin in a one-on-one interview with Bookmaker Ratings when asked if he believes the Lakers can be contenders with the current core. “I think you have to get creative. They’re going to have to build that roster for the playoffs. I don’t think that roster was built well for the playoffs at all. Luka and Austin Reaves on the floor at the same time, you watch the Wolves series, they’re just going at one of them every single time.” -via Bookmaker Ratings / May 13, 2025