Nobody thought these Lakers were a championship team.
Most people didn’t even think they’d be one of the top four teams in the West, technically making them underdogs to get out of the first round. However, this team should be above .500 and bound for the playoffs. It shouldn’t be losing to the Phoenix Suns, New York Knicks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Atlanta Hawks, Memphis Grizzlies and Washington Wizards, who have six of the seven worst records in the NBA.
It wouldn’t be fair to expect Walton to lead this roster to the conference finals, but it's unacceptable for this team to be as bad as it is and losing to the teams it has lost to. This team isn't great, but it's good enough to make the playoffs, and most coaches don't get to see a fourth season after leading a team to three straight losing records.No one is saying they’re not to blame, but this is Johnson’s second full season in charge of the Lakers.
Johnson was tasked with turning one of the worst teams into one of the best within three years. I'm willing to give a man who, in various capacities, has helped bring the Lakers 10 championships.As for James, excuse me if I’m not ready to call signing the greatest player on the planet a bust after one injury-filled season. He led his team to the NBA Finals the previous eight seasons and won three championships.
If Johnson and James can’t turn the Lakers around after three seasons, they’ll be destined for the same fate that likely will greet Walton. That’s the cruel reality of professional sports. Everyone, no matter their resume, eventually pays the price for falling short of expectations.
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