The Lakers’ bright season went south fast. The Lakers have lost 10 of 13 games since winning the NBA In-Season Tournament. As defeats continued, Lakers players’ locker room discontent grew.

After losing 113-127 at home to Memphis, the Lakers’ losing skid reached four. LeBron James expressed dissatisfaction, minimized his NBA In-Season Tournament performance, and assessed the team’s situation after the contest.

“That championship is just a small part,” James remarked of the Lakers’ NBA In-Season Tournament win. “Everyone keeps talking about the Vegas triumph. Just two games. Concerningly, we won the NBA In-Season Tournament with just two matches “James remarked.

The first team to win the In-Season Tournament, the Lakers defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 44-point margin in the semi-finals and the Indiana Pacers 123-109 in the final in Las Vegas.

However, they have continuously dropped thereafter. The Lakers are 3-10 since the Las Vegas tournament. Their two beaten champs, Pelicans (9-4) and Pacers (8-6), are on fire with 5 straight wins.

James claimed the Lakers are “We’re in a bad place right now.” The King would not sаy whether the issues are new or have been present all season.

The Lakers’ defense has declined most after winning the title on December 9. The squad has scored 118.7 points per 100 possessions and has a top-10 defensive rating in its 13-game streak.

See how the Lakers’ players have slipped by comparing their stats before and after the In-Season Tournament title.The Lakers have never been a terrific offense, but defense is their key to success. Thus, when defense is uncertain, failures are inevitable. The Lakers are suffering because to injuries, but not just.

After losing the dressing room, head coach Darvin Ham may be fired due to dissatisfaction. 

James’ evaluation of the Lakers may be the strongest evidence of a major transformation in Los Angeles. This is the best moment to change things.