Following a loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday, the Los Angeles Lakers have now dropped five of their last six games. While their recent nosedive in production can be attributed to the fact they’re missing key players such as LeBron James, Kyle Kuzma and Rajon Rondo, the general consensus among the fanbase is that it’s all head coach Luke Walton’s fault, and some of their feelings are justified.
Walton has been far from perfect during this rough stretch of games for the Lakers. Yes, any team that’s missing three of their five leading scorers is going to struggle, but the lack of energy and effort Walton’s players have been displaying could be indicative of a larger problem in the locker room.