Perhaps the fact that they were so bad is why the Lakers are being talked about so much, though. With a clear need for more talent, the team will probably be linked to all of the big-name players who are made available.
Also, given the fact that Los Angeles currently lacks a head coach, the team will continue to be involved in rumors until that situation is resolved.
With so much going on in Lakerland, it's good to check in on the top rumors every now and again. Here are all the latest rumors surrounding the team's coaching search and pursuit of All-Star Kevin Love.
Derek Fisher a "Secondary Candidate"
After head coach Mike D'Antoni resigned, the search began for the next man to lead Kobe Bryant and the Lakers. As one of the most successful teams in the NBA, the team needs a coach that knows how the Lakers operate. FOX Sports Live tweets that a former player could be an option, even if he's a "secondary candidate":
Derek Fisher is, of course, one of the most accomplished Lakers point guards in recent history. He played two stints with the Lakers—1996-97 to 2003-04 and 2007-08 to midway through the 2011-12 season—and was a member of some of the most successful teams in history.
Fisher knows how to win as a Laker and will bring dignity and class to the most prominent leadership position on the court. That said, there is one obvious drawback to hiring Fisher—he would be a first-time head coach.
The Lakers may not want to waste their time on hiring a first-year coach. There would certainly be an acclimation period—see: Jason Kidd's first few months at the helm of th...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Los Angeles Lakers
