The Lakers’ 3-0 start to the season already feels like a distant memory. With their 115-103 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Monday at Little Caesars Arena, the Lakers (4-3) have dropped three of their last four games – all coming on the road during their ongoing five-game trip – after opening the season with three consecutive home victories.

Playing for the Los Angeles Lakers is a dream come true for any basketball player, especially for a lifelong fan of the franchise. Jayson Tatum is someone who has openly spoken about his love for the organization.

His dominant display made him a sure-shot top pick in the 2017 Draft, but "Taco Jay" had his sight set on joining the Purple and Gold to follow in the footsteps of his idol, Kobe Bryant. However, Tatum shared on "the Club 520 Podcast" how disheartened he felt when the Lakers didn't even consider drafting him and instead focused on acquiring Lonzo Ball,