Even though itâs still early in the NBA season, itâs fair to say that the Los Angeles Lakers havenât lived up to the expectations. Despite LeBron Jamesâ efforts, the team lacks chemistry and consistency.
Frank Vogelâs squad has been in the spotlight throughout the whole campaign. Everybodyâs talking about whatâs wrong with them and how theyâre not likely to thrive in the playoffs if they donât turn things around.
Adding Russell Westbrook and trading away their championship core hasnât done much to help their cause, either. Nonetheless, Dwight Howard still thinks the team will live up to the hype when it matters the most.
Dwight Howard Warns Lakers Doubters Amid Tough Stretch
âYeah, we good man,â the big man TMZ Sports. âRight now this season itâs early. Everybodyâs playing at a really high level right now. We expected that. We expected everybody to come out and play their hardest against us. With that being said, weâre gonna be ready by the time the playoffs start. Thatâs when we start dominating.â
âRome wasnât built in a day,â Howard added. âThis is a brand new team than it was in 2020. All of us are really trying to learn how to play together and get our games going. Itâs not about how you start, itâs how you finish. Donât worry, Lakers fans. When itâs time to dominate, the Lakers gonâ be there.â
Unfortunately for the purple and gold, injuries and health and safety protocols have prevented them from being at full strength and having a steady lineup. In reality, theyâvebarely played together.
The Lakers sure have enough talent to turn things around and be a contender. Itâs only a matter of getting hot at the right time. However, the clock is ticking and it doesnât seem like they have an answer right now.





