The Lakers disappointing season has ended, everybody expected the Lakers to at least make the playoffs this year with the signing of LeBron James, but it proved to be a disappointing season for the Lakers. The Lakers got eliminated in the playoffs race with a loss to the Brooklyn Nets, headlined by former Laker D'Angelo Russel.
Brooklyn outlasted the Lakers 111-106, the Lakers 10th loss in 11 games. D'Angelo Russel had the last laugh with 21 points, 13 assists, and 3 steals to power the Nets over his former team. Russel was traded away 2 years ago to the Brooklyn Nets. The move was to pave the way for the Lakers to have space when they draft Lonzo Ball. Russel is proving everybody wrong with his performances for the Nets, as he also made his first All Star appearance.
The Lakers still have 10 games left to play, I think they should just rest LeBron to prevent further injuries and let the young guys play and develop. The last time the Lakers appeared in the playoffs was in 2013 so 6 years for the Lakers of losing seasons.