Thus far in the still-young NBA season, one topic seems to generate the absolute most vitriol regarding the Los Angeles Lakers: Defense. There are obviously other points of contention, but the idea of the Lakers trying to stop anyone from scoring can often lead to maniacal laughter.
Some of this is technique and/or coaching. Some of the issues on that end are personnel-related. Fortunately for everyone involved (most importantly, our eyes), help seems to be on the way. On today’s episodes of both “Locked on Lakers” and “The Lake Show” I discuss at length what the addition of Tyson Chandler might mean.