The NBA regular season rolled on, but the Los Angeles Lakers faced a tough setback on Saturday night in Denver. Following a string of promising victories, the team faltered against the reigning champion Nuggets, falling 127-106. The loss dropped their record to 10-6 and raised concerns on three times NBA champion with the Lakers <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-worthy">James Worthy</a> about the consistency of key players like Anthony Davis, who had an off-night.



Despite LeBron James putting up a solid 18 points, the Lakers couldn’t overcome the dominance of Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/anthony-davis">Davis</a>, in particular, struggled, leaving fans and analysts questioning his impact. “It seemed like he wasn’t there when we needed him,” Worthy said during The Lake Show postgame program.



Worthy didn’t hold back in his analysis of the game. “The Lakers went back to two years ago. The offense was stagnant. They just laid down. It was weird,” he said, reflecting on the lackluster team effort. He also singled out Davis, who played the same minutes as James but failed to deliver.



The fans in social media also highlighted the team’s struggles beyond Davis. The numbers from players like D’Angelo Russell and Dalton Knecht weren’t enough. The team just couldn’t get into rhythm, and the way the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Lakers</a> were winning didn’t show up on Saturday’s night.



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<h2>Nikola Jokic shines once again</h2>



On the other side of the court, Nikola Jokic put on a show. Returning from an injury that sidelined him for several games, the two-time MVP reminded everyone why he’s among the league’s best. Jokic tallied 34 points, 13 rebounds, and 8 assists, dominating the Lakers on both ends of the floor.


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Worthy praised Jokic’s performance, acknowledging the challenge of containing the Serbian star: “He is physical, he is MVP, he is a champion, and he is consistent with the numbers, they are better than ever this year. So, if you don’t meet force with force, if he can tell you are not ready to play, he is going to eat you alive.”



Worthy continued: “He just did that tonight. He was exceptional. If you play hard, he still is going to get it, but when you are not ready to meet him, where he wants to play he will destroy and Pope was gone, Murray went out for a little, and still have another guys in the system.”



<h2>Anthony Davis’ disappointing stats</h2>



Davis’ stat line reflected his struggles. He finished with 14 points on a dismal 6-of-19 shooting, missing all three of his attempts from beyond the arc. While he did contribute 10 rebounds and 3 assists, it wasn’t enough to offset his inefficiency on offense.



Fans and analysts alike were disappointed, as Davis has typically been a standout performer this season. The lack of cohesion on the floor showed that this squad didn’t show unity on Saturday’s night. When key players aren’t stepping up, it’s hard to compete against the other teams in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba">NBA</a>.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James</a> did lead the<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Los Angeles Lakers</a> to an <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> championship. However, other than that, his tenure in Southern California has been far from the most remarkable in his career.



He’s not to blame for that, as he’s still put up monster numbers despite joining the team on the back end of his career. But still, he’s far from Lakers royalty if judged by most metrics.



That’s why the debate about him getting his jersey retired or even a statue in Los Angeles has been so controversial. Even so, Lakers legend James Worthy believes the Lakers and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cleveland-cavaliers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cleveland Cavaliers</a> should both build him a statue.



<h2>James Worthy Says Lakers Should Build A Statue Of LeBron James</h2>



“But I think his overall greatness, when you have a player like LeBron, who breaks Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s [all-time scoring] record in Los Angeles, does it as a Laker, then wins a championship as a Laker, you can’t argue that he could get a statue in Los Angeles,“ Worthy said.



“And he could get one in Cleveland as well. So, I don’t know about Miami, but bringing one to Cleveland and Los Angeles, it’s doable, in my opinion,” he concluded.






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Being great overall doesn’t mean being great for one team, and the Lakers used to have very high standards for the players they honored, so this will continue to be a controversial subject for years to come.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/jayson-tatum-words-on-celtics-game-4-loss-20220612-0027.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Boston Celtics</a> won <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/metta-world-peace-explais-why-bill-russell-is-the-goat-over-michael-jordan-20210413-0004.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">eleven NBA championships</a> in 13 years. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/bill-russell-s-rings-how-many-does-he-have-20210308-0011.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bill Russell</a> era marked the most dominant run in major sports history, and it’s not even close. However, some put a big asterisk next to that dynasty because of the semi-amateur status of the competition.
Nonetheless, Russell and the Celtics still dominated with the hand they were given. And other legends of the game, such as Jerry West, Elgin Baylor, and Wilt Chamberlain, could only do so much against their prowess.
But for years, some players have stated that the Celtics often went way too far to win at all costs. Now, Lakers legend <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-james-worthy-roasts-the-los-angeles-lakers-after-another-humiliating-loss-20220310-0004.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">James Worthy</a> claims that they purposely messed with the Warriors’ hoop before warm-ups because they wanted to cheat.
<h2>NBA News: James Worthy Calls TD Garden A Barn, Says Celtics Are Cheaters</h2>
“They have been doing it for years,” Worthy said. “Pat Riley always had the goals measured. I don’t know how many games we played with 12-foot rims, probably that time I went 1-for-12. They cheat, no heat, no heat in the winter, no air conditioning in June. It’s hot, except for their locker room. Dead spots on the floor, it was just the worst.”
“I don’t even call it an arena, it was like a barn, and they’re still up to those old tricks,“ Worthy added. “They always had a delay on the clock when they had like a second to shoot it was like, ‘Is that three seconds? That clock got stuck a lot. It was just horrible playing in Boston, and they’re still up to those old tricks.”
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There are countless stories about the TD Garden and Celtics fans, and even Bill Russell had to live firsthand what it was like not to be wanted by them. But then again, Worthy bleeds purple and gold, so maybe his words have to be taken with a grain of salt.

NBA News: James Worthy rips 'cheating' Celtics, calls TD Garden 'a barn'

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Every time you think the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/jalen-rose-explains-why-the-los-angeles-lakers-were-a-bad-fit-for-russell-westbrook--20220308-0010.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2021-22 Los Angeles Lakers</a> have hit <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-russell-westbrooks-family-has-received-death-threats-at-lakers-games-20220308-0002.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">rock bottom</a>, they show that <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/shannon-sharpe-says-no-one-should-feel-sorry-for-russell-westbrook-20220309-0010.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">they can still disappoint you</a>. This time, they blew a chance to beat the bottom-feeding Houston Rockets, dropping a must-win game in overtime.
The Lakers can’t seem to get a stop to save their lives. Their body language says they’ve given up on the season already, and their defensive effort has been far from what you’d expect from a team coached by Frank Vogel.
But perhaps what worries most is their attitude. That’s why Lakers legend <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/los-angeles-lakers-news-magic-johnson-james-worthy-rip-russell-westbrook-20220307-0011.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">James Worthy</a> didn’t mince his words after the loss, calling them out again for giving up and lacking the tenacity to play their way out of this slump.
<h2>James Worthy Puts The Lakers On Blast After Overtime Loss To Rockets</h2>
“I thought the Lakers played well enough to win in 4 quarters, except they missed a lot of free throws… They moved the ball, they had 25 or so assists,” Worthy started.“To me, it looks like… at the beginning of the season, there was a lot of expectations of this team to win. And I think they are at a point where they know they’re not going to meet those expectations.”
“Even without AD and the injuries and all that, it’s not an excuse,” Worthy added. “They should be better than this. All the things that they’ve experienced, injuries, protocol. They still should be somewhere around 6 or 7 in my opinion. They didn’t start out the season serious, with preseason, they were waiting around.”
“Now I think they realize they can’t win,” he explained. “This is what I’m seeing. They can’t beat the Suns or the best teams. I don’t know man, they’re not dead on arrival, but they just don’t have that tenacity, they don’t have that will to play their way out of this, even to get into the play-in game. You would think they might be able to with a healthy team. It doesn’t seem like they believe in anything they are doing.”

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The Lakers won’t make the playoffs this season. It’s as simple as that. And even if they manage to hold on to the 9th seed and by any chance get out of the play-in tournament, they’re looking at a first-round sweep.

NBA News: James Worthy roasts the Los Angeles Lakers after another humiliating loss

NBA News: James Worthy roasts the Los Angeles Lakers after another humiliating loss - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/skip-bayless-russell-westbrook-wife-go-back-and-forth-on-social-media-20220307-0003.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Russell Westbrook</a> has been scapegoated and mistreated by the media and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/russell-westbrook-has-heated-exchange-with-reporter-about-lakers-expectations-20220304-0035.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> fans alike throughout the whole season. He’s played below expectations and that’s a fact but <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-no-team-will-ever-sign-russell-westbrook-again-says-analyst-20220304-0010.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">he’s not the only reason</a> why the team has fared so poorly.
Even so, it’s clear that Westbrook’s presence in the locker room has created trouble. Some want him to come off the bench and that’s created tension between him and coach Frank Vogel.
Moreover, the season and all the boos have taken a toll on his game and his aggressiveness, which is why Lakers legend <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-legend-elgin-baylor-says-the-los-angeles-lakers-cant-beat-a-ymca-pickup-team-20220211-0003.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">James Worthy</a> urged him to go back to basics and stop feeling sorry for himself.
<h2>NBA News: James Worthy Says Russell Westbrook Needs To Stop Feeling Sorry For Himself</h2>
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“He knows he’s vital to this team and he knows that his performance is not what he’d like it to be,” Worthy said on Spectrum SportsNet. “I personally don’t like to see Russ with zero turnovers. I like to see him with at least 3 or 4 maybe. That means he’s aggressive, he has an aggressive style of play and when he’s in that mode, he’s productive.
“When he’s thinking a lot and passing up shots, I know he’s not knocking down shots and I think it’s because he’s hesitating. He’s thinking about it too much.
“I like players who take accountability. Russ knows he can play, he just needs to play like Russ can play and stop thinking about the distractions sometimes the fans don’t give him the just he deserves. He’s got to let all that go and just go out and be aggressive, get to the hole, take the shot when it’s available without hesitation.
“I think he can get back into a style of play that we want from him. He’s got to stop feeling sorry for himself and just go out and get rebounds, play defense and I think Russ can get back to being the productive player that we need.”

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<h2>Magic Johnson Says The Westbrook Trade Could Be The Worst In Franchise History</h2>
Magic Johnson didn’t mince his words when talking about Westbrook’s situation, either. Per the Hall of Famer, this might as well go down as the most infamous move the franchise has ever made:
“This [Westbrook] trade could go down as the worst trade in Lakers history if we don’t get out of the play-in game,” the Lakers legend sentenced.
Once again, it’s not fair to point the finger at just one player for such a terrible season. But judging by the looks, it seems like this will be a one-and-done scenario for the Russell Westbrook experiment.

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That inconsistency and failure to make adjustments have followed Frank Vogel throughout his career. And, even during the Lakers’ championship season, some analysts thought he was a little over his head by coaching such a star-studded team.
The years have gone by and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/frank-vogel-explains-why-lebron-james-is-the-best-center-for-the-lakers-20220111-0006.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Vogel</a> continues to get exposed and outcoached more often than not. That’s why, following another humiliating loss, Lakers legend James Worthy simply lost his cool once and for all.
<h2>Lakers News: James Worthy Has Had It With Frank Vogel, Blames Him For The Team’s Struggles</h2>
The Lakers’ postgame show started with Worthy in totaldisbelief of what he had just watched. Head on the table, complete silence; it took him a while before he could recollect himself and share his thoughts:

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“I think he’s gotta take control of this,” Worthy said. “Call plays, make sure that they get good shot, make sure that they are versatile and not so one-dimensional and predictable because that’s all I’m seeing right now.”
“I don’t think they can get themselves out of this as players because they’ve had enough opportunities,” the three-time NBA championadded.“I mean they’ve got leadership, they’ve got some kind of virus. If they don’t get hold of it you know every team that comes into staples center, forget about on the road, if they don’t get a hold of this, every team that comes into the staples center is gonna have a lot of confidence thinking that in 4 quarters that they’ll be able to beat this team.”

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Vogel may not be entirely to blame for how poorly constructed their roster is. But he’s failed to make the most of the talent he’s been given and his lack of adjustments have cost the Lakers leads over and over. He may not even finish the season if this doesn’t change now.

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Lakers legend James Worthy loses his cool, rips Frank Vogel after another tough loss

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Following a weak, 0-2 start to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-schedule-2021-22-find-here-the-complete-fixture-for-the-nba-2021-22-season-20211018-0008.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2021-22 NBA regular season</a>, it seemed like the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/los-angeles-lakers-t101482" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> were getting back on track by recording two victories in a row. However, they suffered another setback on Wednesday night.
The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/oklahoma-city-thunder-t91653" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Oklahoma City Thunder</a> were winless after four games and looked as clear underdogs, but somehow they pulled off a shock to stun the visitors. Los Angeles were leading by 26, but a fantastic comeback from the hosts saw themselves turn the score around and win 123-115.
There’s still a long way to go in the season and it’stoo early to jump to any conclusions, but that hasn’t prevented <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/russell-westbrook-t134888" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Russell Westbrook</a> and company from being slammed by Lakers legend James Worthy.
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<h2>James Worthy says Lakers’ loss to Thunder might have been the worst he’s ever seen</h2>
In one of the most dramatic offseasons in recent years, the Lakers set up <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/kendrick-perkins-explains-why-the-lakers-will-win-the-ring-this-season-20210818-0009.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">a star-studded roster</a> with renowned players in the league. However, they’ve been struggling to get things going, and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/lebron-james-t92259" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LeBron James</a>‘ absence is not helping either.
But there are things that are up to them, like getting the job done when they lead by a huge difference. That’s what they haven’t done against the Thunder, andLakers’ icon James Worthy was outraged basically because of it.
“You have to finish the job, regardless of who you’re playing,” Worthy said onSportsNet Live, as quoted by Thunder Wire‘s Logan Newman. “You cannot disrespect the worst team in the league. In fact, you make sure you put them away and let them know that they don’t have a chance… I’ve seen a lot of Lakers games, and I don’t know, this might be the worst loss I’ve seen.
 
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“They think that teams are just going to lay down for them, and they’ve got to change that. This was really ugly. I don’t have a whole lot to say… I’d put them on the Greyhound and let them drive back to LA and think about it, cause you just cannot perform like that.
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“I know it’s early in the season, but this wasn’t one of those games. They should have won the game, and the disrespect that they showed for Oklahoma by not being professional and finishing the job, it’s not Lakers style,” Worthy concluded.
Not to add another jab on the Lakers, but it’s quite easy to be on Worthy’s side on this one. Basically he’s disgruntled because the team didn’t show respect to the opponents and ended up losing the game for it. So, let’s see if <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/frank-vogel-explains-the-only-way-lebron-james-and-russell-westbrook-could-coexist-20210814-0006.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Frank Vogel</a>‘s men take note of this and never underestimate an opponent again.
 
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