In years past, a Lakers NBA championship run meant rabid fans arriving before and after games to crowd the lobby bar of the Hotel Figueroa, the 94-year-old inn a few blocks from the Lakers’ home court, Staples Center.
The Lakers faithful would also gather around the poolside restaurant and two-story bar, ordering drinks
"It's been a lot quieter this year given the pandemic,"
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