The Lakers give an aging star a generous contract extension that ensures he will retire in their uniform.
The Lakers know this contract will restrict their ability to win a championship, but they give it to him anyway.
Sure enough, from the moment this contract is signed, the team endures six consecutive losing seasons, including one containing the fewest wins in Laker history.
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This was the final impact of the Kobe Bryant era.
Plaschke: Lakers stuck in mediocre hell with no hope in sight after season-ending loss
April 29, 2024
And this will be the final impact of the LeBron James era?