[Nlkko]

In championship years, the Lakers got away with playing with no fire because of Phil and because they are too good to lose. So they got by, occasionally with Kobe/Fish's game winner.

Now they're not that good so they're getting hit in the face. Their bench is mediocre. I'm not sure if there's a contender with a worse bench. They need to make trades or they're doom with a half ass year--no ring, no lottery.

Also Goudelock is not gonna be the answer at the point guard position. He's more of a triangle PG, big and slow, play good defense, can hit trey--exactly Fish number 2.