Dwight Howard, Los Angeles Lakers (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
On his podcast, All The Smoke, Matt Barnes suggested that the aura around the Los Angeles Lakers imposes high expectations that players put before their health
Being a member of the Los Angeles Lakers is a privilege for any NBA player. While each player that comes through the franchise’s doors tries to pave their own path, undoubtedly the history behind the purple and gold and the legacies of players that have led this organization to success are tough to ignore.
That history helps to keep the expectations high and motivates players to continually try to be as great as they can be.