they would have been buried by the critics and reporters already.

However, they are the lakers, so they are going to get support
even when they don’t deserve it.

They have been there. They have done it. The Nuggets, the Jazz, the suns haven’t
been there or done it.

And until they do, they will not get the same attention.

Also you answered your own question : “people believe in championship pedigree”’
Nuggets, Suns, Jazz don’t have that kind of history.