The franchise has long been dismissed as backwards looking. But it is set to draft a star who happily pushes back on athlete stereotypes
You might not have heard of Bella Reay, but with a remarkable record of 133 goals in just 30 games for Blyth Spartans, she is the most prolific goalscorer in the long and distinguished history of football in the North East.
The Lakers will take on the Denver Nuggets on Saturday.