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Lakers News: Frank Vogel Discusses Importance Of Lionel Hollins’ Absence

The Los Angeles Lakers have a stacked coaching staff, comprising of some notable names in the NBA. While Frank Vogel captains the staff, Jason Kidd and Lionel Hollins have served as NBA head coaches over the last decade.

Hollins joined the Lakers staff in 2019 alongside Vogel and has provided a crucial component to the squad over the years. His absence was felt during Los Angeles’ run in the Orlando bubble when Hollins coached remotely because he was evaluated as a high-risk individual for coronavirus (COVID-19).

Hollins did return for the start of the 2020-21 season, but on Feb.