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Also I do not think athleticism was LA's major downfall in losing games. IMO it has to do with lacking the basic knowledge of executing fundamentally sound ball. LA's team is pretty athletic as it is. Kobe,Lamar,Kwame, Mo Evans and even Smush are athletic players. I think a better definition or assessment of the teams character is they are simply not talented enough to compete at a higher level.



The team loss a lot of games due to minor mental lapses. From missing an opportunity to box out in key situations to blowing individual defensive assignments and missing rotations, to giving up too many second chance points in crucial periods.


For example, the Spurs are far from being the most athletic team, yet you see them crowned as the leagues champion. The biggest difference is their understanding and executing fundamentals with consistency.



Athleticism can only bring you so far, but without the most important aspect or if the team is mising the biggest component to make it much more valuable, then it simply will not produce success.

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