Los Angeles Lakers Struggles Continue: 10 Reasons They’re Not Ready for Playoffs

When will Los Angeles Lakers fans admit that their team is nowhere near ready to win a third consecutive championship?

The Lakers have been on cruise control for most of the season and have now hit rock bottom after Monday's blow-out loss to the Bobcats.

Phil Jackson didn't have a whole lot to say after the game:

"I have one thing to say: I am very disappointed in our performance tonight. We are embarrassed about what we did and that's it."

Not exactly words of encouragement from the Zen Master.

He will never admit it to the public, but it sounds like Jackson is starting to worry about the state of his team.

Here are a few reasons why the Lakers have a lot of work to do before the playoffs.

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