The Lakers trade glamor for decrepitude

“We are disappointed, but there has been no lack of commitment. We have worked hard, but we are eliminated and we are disappointed right now,” said Frank Vogel, a coach who failed to straighten the team’s course. “A lot has happened this year, but I personally don’t like to point the finger,” said Russel Westbrook, one of the most criticized players.

“Our goal was to win the title, but then we had injuries and the situation changed. We lost games, but we’re three great players and we wanted to find a way to get ahead,” said Anthony Davis, who has used injuries as on the pretext of an unfortunate season.