To make matters worse, the Los Angeles Clippers are filled with talent and could contend with the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs for supremacy in the loaded Western Conference.
How will Kobe Bryant and company respond? To get a better idea, let’s look at some of the latest news out of Los Angeles.
Coaching Staff Addition
Ramona Shelburne of ESPN.com filled fans in on the latest regarding Byron Scott’s coaching staff:
Adding Jim Eyen to the staff isn’t going to move the needle much, but it is a solid addition because of his experience. This Lakers team is going to need to make an immense jump if it wants to make the playoffs, so placing a 22-year NBA veteran on the bench is sure to help.
What’s more is Eyen is familiar with the bright lights of Los Angeles. He began his professional career with the Los Angeles Clippers as an assistant coach in 1988 and moved to the Lakers after that. He served as an assistant under Pat Riley and then Mike Dunleavy for years.
Most recently, Eyen was with the Sacramento Kings, so there is familiarity with the Pacific Division in the Western Conference.
Eyen may not be able to help the Lakers grab more rebounds or contain Kevin Durant, Tony Parker and the rest of the West, but he provides some valuable experience and could help mentor young players like Julius Randle.
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Article Source: Bleacher Report - Los Angeles Lakers
