Is it a surprise the Lakers have started the season with three straight losses?
It shouldn't be, although the Lakers gave away a winnable game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on opening night, blowing a double-digit lead.
The Sacramento Kings and Dallas Mavericks were simply better, thus the Lakers' poor start to the year.
At issue for the Lakers is age -- simultaneously too young and too old.
In the case of rookie D'Angelo Russell, along with second-year players Julius Randle and Jordan Clarkson, learning how to compete at the NBA level is a learning experience.