Lakers rest during off-season despite protests from fans, critics

As the Los Angeles Lakers take the summer as an off-season, many sports fans and critics are doubting whether the team should be taking a break at such a crucial point in its career. In an article by NBA editor Warren Blatt, the writer questions whether staying stagnant at this point will distance fans and further annoy already disgruntled team star Kobe Bryant. Many our suggesting that Laker’s general manager Mitch Kupchak look for more diverse players to assist Bryant, namely Indiana forward Jermaine O’Neal, who has already said he would welcome a trade to the Laker’s.

The Lakers, who for the second straight year have been eliminated during the first round of playoffs by the Phoenix, may be facing an uphill battle this season if they don’t make a move soon, Blatt pointed out. Bryant, who publicly expressed his disappointment with the team’s performance last season, conversely averaged an NBA record of 31.6 points per game. Meanwhile, during the summer downtime, the Lakers have lost another talent, when guard Smush Parker left the team to sign with the Miami Heat. As many fans eagerly await the upcoming season in hopes Kupchak will enter into negotiations soon with Indiana’s O’Neal, it’s a given that Lakers tickets can be purchased in advance at www.StubHub.com.

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