The Los Angeles Lakers built their identity around defense during the 2019-20 campaign, but so far they are still looking to find their stride on that end of the court through the first 10 games of the 2020-21 season.
With a shortened offseason and plenty of roster turnover, head coach Frank Vogel has the difficult task of getting the players collectively up to speed. Recently, the Lakers have looked out of sorts defensively, especially in their recent loss to the San Antonio Spurs.
Anthony Davis was critical of Los Angeles’ defense after the loss, and while Vogel agreed with his star he still preached patience.