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There is no doubt that the Los Angeles Lakers are struggling to win games this season. The Lakers currently have a 0-3 record. They have lost the first three games of the season in a row. And all eyes are on what the team and its star player, LeBron James. Many are wondering about what should change in order to turn things around. Fans and analysts are having a field day over the current condition of the team.

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Lakers legend Magic Johnson and former Lakers player Kwame Brown are among the many who have given their thoughts. Mainly, the blame is going all on Lakers point guard Russell Westbrook.

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Shots were fired at the Lakers and LeBron James

But the problem may be much bigger than Westbrook?s struggles. It is no doubt that Russ has not performed well so far. In fact, he made some questionable plays that cost the Lakers the game against the Portland Trail Blazers.

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However, it is not just Russell Westbrook poor form that is costing the team. It is the collective’s inability to make shots from beyond the arc. The Lakers went 25-118 from the three-point line for the first three games. Even superstar LeBron James saw it as a problem.

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Most recently, former Boston Celtics player and now analyst Kendrick Perkins gave his thoughts on the Lakers. When asked about what needs to change for the Lakers, Kendrick had a one-word answer.?

All Perkins said was, ?Everything.? Perkins did not go on a full rant about what was wrong with the Lakers, but his one-word answer was enough to draw attention from fans to react on social media.

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One fan tweeted, ?Damn, takes a lot of skill to say somethin like that.? While another fan commented, ?Everything? Ain’t a d*mn thing wrong with Lebron. I expect better analyst than this ok carry on.?

Why are fans trolling Perkins’ analysis

It is evident from their struggles that the Los Angeles Lakers have to make some changes to their roster or bring in more talent to bolster it. But for Kendrick Perkins to say ?everything? needs to change for the Lakers was vague at best.

Perkins played in the NBA for 14 seasons with four different teams. Perkins was a role player for most of his career. Apart from winning an NBA championship with the Boston Celtics in 2008, Perkins did not achieve much in the NBA.

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And that is why fans often take jabs at him. Even during the Celtics championship year, Perkins only averaged 6.9 PPG, 6.1 RPG, 1.1 APG, and 1.5 BPG for the entire 2007-2008 season.?

What is your reaction to Perkins’ analysis?

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