The Lakers went from having the 'best offseason' to 'this team sucks' thanks to Darvin

The Los Angeles Lakers have displayed two contrasting faces during the 2023-24 season, especially with the In-Season Tournament. Initially, they appeared to be serious contenders for the NBA title, but the team has since struggled, and the issues have persisted longer than expected, especially after their tournament victory.

Despite an offseason that seemed promising, marked by a focus on continuity with re-signings like Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, and D'Angelo Russell, coach Darvin Ham's decisions have disrupted the expected stability.

The Lakers transitioned from being seen as having the "best offseason" to facing calls for trades and concerns about the team's performance.

Initially, fans anticipated a drama-free season with improved chemistry, but the current state has led to discussions in the NBA media about the potential firing of head coach Darvin Ham. Additionally, there are renewed concerns about LeBron James not having sufficient support within the team.

Austin Reaves got brutally honest on the Lakers' Locker Room atmosphere

Austin Reaves on the vibe in the Lakers locker room after the loss to Miami: "Shitty, we're losing. Any time you lose the vibe should be off. If we go in there and the vibe wasn't off, then I'd be concerned. I don't expect for us to be happy with how we've played."