The Los Angeles Lakers have struggled in recent weeks, but this will benefit them in the long run. A quick story to get to the end point.
Around ten years ago I met a former NBA head coach’s oldest son at a random party south of LA. When I found out who he was I went up to him and said, “Sorry to bother you, I’m sure you get asked a bunch of annoying questions about your dad all the time, but could I ask you one question?”
He smiled and said, “Sure.”
I asked, “What did your dad think was the most difficult part of coaching in the NBA?