The Los Angeles Lakers face their most challenging period this season. Since winning the NBA Cup, the team has accumulated ten defeats in 13 games, the last being against the Memphis Grizzlies, by 127 to 113. LeBron James, the team’s top scorer in the match with 32 points, expressed his dissatisfaction with the phase current Lakers player in the NBA.
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“Right now we are in terrible condition,” criticized James. The star also addressed the Lakers’ recent victory in the NBA Cup, highlighting that, despite raising expectations for the playoffs, it was only an off-season tournament with two games. James sought to downplay the importance of this competition, pointing out that the sample size is small and that people are obsessed with performance in Las Vegas.
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In addition to the challenges on the court, the Lakers face tensions between the coaching staff and the players, especially in relation to coach Darvin Ham. Despite the difficulties, Ham said he had the support of the board and criticized the excessive pressure on the team. “I’m tired of seeing people hanging every game. It’s ridiculous. It’s a marathon, and we’re going through a difficult phase. But we’re the same team that recently played at a high level, and we need to get back to that,” Ham commented.
Anthony Davis, another team standout, highlighted the importance of staying together during this challenging time. He emphasized that, despite the controversies off the court, it is crucial to maintain cohesion and work individually to contribute to the team’s improvement. “We still have a lot of games to go, but we are going in the wrong direction right now. The last thing we need, especially when some players are out, is to fall apart and fall apart. We have to stay together, look forward and help the team be better . Then we can change things,” concluded Davis.
