Something was obviously lacking.
Their team seemed to lack the savvy and drive that lead them to championships the two years prior. The progression of their players has seemed to come to a halt. In fact, with Derek Fisher, he has slowly hurt the Lakers because of his mediocre play compared to that of his glory days.
The stubbornness of the Lakers was the true reason they had no shot at winning it all. They have slowly molded their careers and are no longer focused on getting better and developing their individual games.
No player is perfect. That's what they need to realize.
With a new coach in Mike Brown, the Lakers are going to need to accept the new system and the changes to their roles that come with it.
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Article Source: Bleacher Report - Los Angeles Lakers
