Lakers and Warriors Stumble, But Who Takes the Cake for Biggest NBA Disappointment?
Man, the NBA season throws you some curveballs. We all had expectations, right? Lakers contending for another championship, Warriors running it back with a healthy squad. Well, buckle up, because those expectations are toast. Both these teams are major disappointments, but believe it or not, they aren’t even the biggest letdown this year.
LeBron’s Lost Year, AD’s Achilles, and the Lakers in Limbo
The Lakers? Yeesh. Let’s start with the walking question mark that has been their health. Anthony Davis? Dude’s missed games like they’re going out of style. LeBron James himself has been sidelined. Even their offseason gamble on Gabe Vincent fizzled out.
Here’s the thing: If someone told the Lakers crew before the season started that LeBron, AD, and Austin Reaves (shoutout to the iron man!) would stay relatively healthy, on top of a breakout year from D’Angelo Russell, they probably would’ve laughed. They’d be picturing championship parades, not clawing for a Play-In spot with a losing record.
Warriors Wobble: Can Curry Save the Splash Brothers’ Legacy?
Golden State ain’t exactly lighting the world on fire either. Draymond Green’s been battling injuries, and the supposed return of a healthy Klay Thompson hasn’t been the splash party everyone anticipated. Don’t get me wrong, Steph Curry is still a walking highlight reel, but can he carry this whole team on his back all season?
Who Takes the Disappointment Crown? The Plot Thickens…
So, the Lakers and Warriors are fumbling the bag, but they’re not the MOST disappointing team? Here’s where things get interesting. There’s a certain team that’s been a bigger letdown than these two fallen giants, but that’s a story for another day. Stay tuned, NBA fans, the season ain’t over yet, and the plot thickens…