The Lakers are off to a terrible 0-3 start and there isn’t much hope that things will get better despite Kobe Bryant’s efforts. There’s one person however who believes he can turn things around.
(Video) NBA: So Sad… Lakers Rookie Julius Randle Suffers Broken Leg in NBA Debut
This was heartbreaking to watch; Lakers rookie Julius Randle suffered a fractured tibia in his right leg during the season opener against the Houston Rockets and his NBA debut.
NBA: Lakers Coach Byron Scott Says Kobe Is Serious About Winning Championships, Dwight Howard Is Not
We’re going into year two since Dwight Howard left the Lakers and signed with the Houston Rockets and he’s still being talked about. This time is the Lakers new coach Byron Scott who fired off the shot.
NBA: Kobe Bryant Reportedly Viewed Dwight Howard Leaving as a “Positive”
There were countless reports written about the relationship between Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard and they only intensified after Howard left the Lakers and went to the Houston Rockets for less money. It was assumed that Howard’s playful and comedic personality didn’t mesh well with the stern and competitive spirit of Bryant, that’s why it isn’t hard to believe this latest report.
(Video) Sports: Floyd Mayweather Hits Up Another Lakers Game & Signs Autographs For Fans
Floyd Mayweather showed up for another Lakers preseason game, this time against the Sacramento Kings. He was also gracious enough to sign autographs for fans during halftime. The Lakers lost 93-92 thanks to a put-back at the buzzer by Kings’ Ray McCallum.
(Video) NBA: Jeanie Buss Says Any Free Agent Afraid to Play With Kobe Bryant is Probably a Loser
After a disappointing season last year the Lakers were expected to make a splash in the offseason with the cream of the crop becoming free agents. Well that didn’t happen and many suspected it was because no one wanted to play with Kobe Bryant. In fact ESPN wrote a lengthy article blaming Bryant for the Lakers downfall and using anonymous sources to confirm that several high profile players did not want to play with Kobe including Paul George, Dwight Howard and Andrew Bynum. Jeanie Buss had strong words for anyone that statement might be true about.
