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The Los Angeles Lakers were one of the league’s worst teams for the second straight season, not just by record, but by every major statistical category. They made a wise move in firing head coach Byron Scott, but their regular season was full of mistakes. These are their five biggest.
5. Unimaginative Offense
Credit: Getty Images5. Unimaginative Offense
The Lakers were last in points per game and field goal percentage. One of the reasons they struggled was due to lack of imagination. According to NBA Stats, they led the league in isolation plays, but converted on just 32.3 percent of the attempts.
4. The Handling Of The D'Angelo Russell Situation
Credit: Getty Images4. The Handling Of The D'Angelo Russell Situation
D'Angelo Russell is a kid who made a stupid mistake. A very stupid mistake, but he's 20 years old and he apologized profusely. Instead of being forgiven, his dope of a coach hung him out to dry and his teammates shunned him.
3. Starting Roy Hibbert In 81 Games
Credit: Getty Images3. Starting Roy Hibbert In 81 Games
The Lakers thought they could get something out of Hibbert for at least one season. They were wrong. Hibbert averaged his lowest rebound and blocks total since his rookie season, and a career low in scoring.
2. Byron Scott's Outdated Coaching Style
Credit: Getty Images2. Byron Scott's Outdated Coaching Style
When your coach does things like dismiss the value of the three-point shot and routinely throw his young players under the bus, it's not a good look. Scott doesn't belong as a coach in this league.
1. Running The Offense Through Kobe Bryant
Credit: Getty Images1. Running The Offense Through Kobe Bryant
It was Bryant's farewell season, but it was also his worst. Instead of a decreased workload — pause for laughter — Bryant operated like he was in his prime. He averaged almost 17 shots per game and just 17 points on 35.8 percent from the field.
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