Sitting ninth in the Western Conference , the Los Angeles Lakers face a fight to qualify for the playoffs. Their season has been ravaged by injuries. Head coach Darvin Ham has struggled to settle on a primary rotation. And they haven’t found a consistency in their performances throughout the season.
Given the Lakers’ issues this season, former Boston Celtics champion Paul Pierce is struggling to see how they can contend for a championship. During a recent episode of the “KG Certified” podcast, Pierce used the Purple and Gold’s upcoming game against the Golden State Warriors as an example of why it’s tough to have faith in their ability to compete.
“I don’t know who the Lakers are sometimes,” Pierce said. “They’ll beat a good team then lose to a team they’re supposed to beat. That’s just how their season has been. Why do you think they’re in the 9th-10th slot bro.”
