I can’t think of any other word for it.
But I have gotten ahead of myself. For those of you still unaware of the coming apocalypse, various sources, including ESPN, claim that Mike Brown is the front runner among head coaching candidates for the Lakers.
Some of you may remember Mike Brown as head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers from 2005-2010.
The more attentive among you will remember Brown as the creator of the LBJ offense.
You know, the brilliant offensive scheme that solely revolved around the driving, shooting and passing ability of LeBron James.
This system proved highly effective during the regular season, but when James went up against a defense capable of protecting the rim or trapping him and forcing the involvement of his teammates, well, things kinda went south.
This is what you have to look forward to next season if the Lakers do hire Brown.
Except instead of LeBron James, whose unique physique and skill set lent itself towards being the team’s point guard, shooting guard, small forward, power forward and head coach, the LBJ offense will be centered on Kobe Bryant.
Bryant, who will be 33 years old at the start of the next season, has never been particularly adept at involving his teammates while remaining involved himself.
Sure, Bryant is good for a highlight-reel pass here and there, but he only has three gears: selfish, too selfish or too selfless.
How often has his decision-making turned the L.A. Lakers into the L.A. Spectators?
Without anyone to reel Bryant in, he frequently dribbles into double-teams, holds the ball longer than he should or forces jump shots you wouldn’t want to see at an All-Star game.
It's no coincidence that Bryant’s only season as a starter sans Phil Jackson sported the lowest field-goal percentage of his career as a starter (43.3).
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Article Source: Bleacher Report - Los Angeles Lakers
