Today's game between Lakers and Warriors
Still attracting attention of many fans
Third game between Lakers and Braves this season
Lakers visiting Oracle Arena
James came back from last game and played whole game
But it hurts a little today
For insurance purposes
Wharton let him rest in this game
It doesn't matter if you're at home or not
Wherever Lakers fans go, they can be their home ground
Lakers fans occupy a large area of Oracle Arena
Still screaming in unison
"We need Clay Thompson"
Worthy of being a fan of the Purple and Gold Legion
Iguodala also represented Warriors before game
Former Champion McGee
Received a champion ring
He once helped team win a championship during his time with Warriors
I still like it when I return to my home ground
The loudest applause from home fans
Lakers got off to a bad start and lost 22-8
Rondo then led team to settle scores
Did not let game run
At halftime, Lakers were only 5 points behind (58-63).
In second half, Clay and Curry gradually regained their status
Three-pointers hit often
At same time, also connect whole team to score points
Increase score in one fell swoop
The Warriors were 115-97 up 18 in final 3 minutes of game
The game lost its intrigue at end
The Warriors ended up beating Lakers 115-101 at home
lose game
I don't feel comfortable leaving someone alone
But an even bigger fight erupted after Lakers game
According to NBA reporter Dave McMenamin
After loss, a violent verbal conflict erupted in Lakers locker room
Head coach Walton stressed that players need to play more selflessly
Veteran Team Beasley and McGee
Criticized for selfish play style
Calling them too selfish in fourth quarter
Choosing at a critical moment is terrible
The result was interrupted by several veterans
There was a quarrel
Especially when it comes to team rotation
And distribution of playing time
Lakers Veterans Excited
Beasley and McGee didn't save Walton's face
Responding frankly to criticism that contradicts him
According to informed sources
The fight in locker room was very tense
But it didn't come to a physical conflict
Obvious
This internal quarrel has been brewing for a long time
Lakers veterans are having problems with Walton's coaching
Thornhead Beasley even called him brother when talking to Wharton
This makes Wharton feel disrespectful
Very dissatisfied
Lakers previously beat Thunder 132-128
One day Beasley got into a fight with Wharton
Many reports
Veteran Stephenson also included
Brawl in locker room
However, he quickly posted a response on social media
If you want to write a story, please sort out facts"The media added me to number of feuding employees,
But now I'm in a very happy situation,
No negative.
If you guys want to write some stories,
So, learn some facts,
This is fake news. "
In today's Lakers
The youngest players
After defeating James last summer
The Lakers cannot sign another partner for James
Instead of using limited funds
Signed these veterans
Rondo, $9 million
$4.45 million Stevenson
3.5 million Beasleys and 2.39 million McGee
I hope they can help James bye
It can also bring a lot of young players to team
Set a good example
But this time, several veterans openly angered head coach
This is not good
This also had a very bad effect on dressing room of the team
This is also a challenge to Wharton's greatness
And this time behind conflict
He showed current situation Lakers are facing.
This is a very grim reality in front of them
Less than 30 games left in regular season
Lakers further and further from playoffs
James suffered most serious injury of his career
Inexperienced young players
Also, Lakers are now trying to go after Davis
For him, he did not hesitate to sort out many young players of team
Young players caught in a trading storm
Team boss's physical condition fluctuates
Now rest of veterans in locker room are again in conflict with coach
The Lakers are in trouble again due to internal and external problems
If not done right, Wharton's prestigious position will also be in jeopardy
About these veterans
I suddenly thought of word --- profitable
Close deal in summer
Fans praised signing of Lakers
Calling price/quality ratio too high
So many useful players
Signed with such a low salary
McGee Launch Center
It's not that bad
Who is Beasley?
His task on court is to score alone
Count on him to throw some subtle passes like Rondo
It's not easy being human, is it?
Where's McGee? Walton wants him to handle ball?
Isn't it just to throw ball into basket?
Not enough attitude and enthusiasm from these two this season?
Compared to their veteran base salary
Their performance this season is really worth money
See how Wharton treats young people on team
Today, Hart played 21 minutes without scoring any points
Beasley scored 6 points in 7 minutes
Why didn't you blame young people for loss?
Criticize us instead?
Veteran is human too
You can't take full responsibility for a loss just because you're a veteran
And we didn't relax on field?
More importantly
The Lakers have had 2 similar fights before
In previous game against Thunder
Wharton also fell out with Beasley
Earlier, Lakers lost to Jazz by 18 points
Wharton also had an argument with McGee
At time, reason was that McGee questioned team's defensive strategy
The Lakers' internal and external conditions are constantly changing
Things on and off field cause people to panic
Again a critical moment for playoffs
If you can't stabilize army's morale
The situation for the Lakers can only get worse
What do you think?
May 15, 2023