Like any new homeowner, one of Darvin Ham’s first tasks as Lakers head coach was to inspect every nook and cranny of his purple and gold surroundings in assessing where changes needed to be made.
Cosmetic touch ups aside, the most urgent area of his attention was found within the franchise’s creaky foundation.
The reality is there were myriad factors that led to the Lakers’ disappointing 33-49 record last season. But the mold that was the Lakers’ lethargy spread throughout the year and infected each contributor — that was birthed from the makeup of the roster itself.