The Los Angeles Lakers season is just painful at this point. Although they won their recent game against the Orlando Magic, it was hardly enough to calm their impatient fanbase. The purple and gold haven’t seen any action during the trade window either, making fans incredibly angry at the current administration. According to fans, LeBron James‘ great performances just amplify the problems of the Lakers administration, displaying how their poor decision-making is affecting King James’ efforts. Recently, another strange decision from the administration has riled up the Lakers fanbase once again.

The Lakers’ lackluster trade window display and continuously adapting gameplay are a big concern for the team. The side’s latest stance before the trade deadlines was the last straw for the fans, as they voiced their anger on the Internet regarding the latest developments.

The Lakers front-office’s stance on new trades riles up fans

The purple and gold would need to make strong decisions to steady their ship for the rest of the season. The solutions seem crystal clear for the majority, but not for the Lakers front-office. On the topic of trades, The Athletic reported that the Lakers don’t want to “compound its previous mistakes with more win-now moves.” 

The quote seems to an indirect reference to the system put in place by management earlier to aid LeBron James win more titles in the coming seasons instead of building up a team for the future. Safe to say, the fans were pretty infuriated by the implication as the Lakers management is still struggling to broker a deal worth anything. Here are some of the reactions from fans.

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Fans suggested their own solutions even though they were angry at the way the team was handled. A lot of their problems do lie with the use of Russell Westbrook. Although the point guard has played well off the bench, his exorbitant salary has prevented the Lakers from upgrading their roster. 

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LeBron James has particularly played well throughout the season, leaving fans with a bittersweet taste. The fans feel that there is genuine disrespect for the 37-year-old in the later stages of his career, as Rob Pelinka struggles to put the right pieces around him.

The LA side looks confused at the moment, subsequently irking the fans. Their patience seems to be thinning out due to their team’s apparent stubborn behavior.

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LeBron James has played only 26 games this season but has been extremely consistent throughout. The 37-year-old superstar is averaging 27.8 pts PPG for the 2022-23 season. 

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Anthony Davis seems to be floating on the same boat, averaging 27.4 pts PPG in 25 games this season. If the players get rid of their injury woes completely, they might be able to get the LA side yo greener pastures comfortably.