What a season for the Los Angeles Lakers, huh? There were some good times this year for the most storied team in NBA history (sorry, Celtics fans), and then there was the vast majority of the train wreck otherwise known as the team’s 2014-2015 campaign.
With the Lakers' year winding down, we thought we’d take a look back at some of the most memorable moments of the team’s year. Without further ado, the highlights of the clusterf--k otherwise known as whatever the hell just happened:
That time the one promising young player on the roster endured a season-ending injury on opening night. See you next year, Julius Randle.
That time Laker fans went apoplectic over a video of “Los Angeles Lakers point guard” (LOL) Steve Nash golfing while out for the season. Always fun when the head coach feels compelled to say something like this:
That time Kobe Bryant broke the NBA’s all-time record for missed shots. Congrats?
This Kobe missed shot in particular, which occurred with six seconds left on the shot clock. Why?
That time Kobe compared the Lakers’ other players to a popular brand of toilet paper.
And then the toilet paper brand decided to craft a "cool" response.
AND THEN EVERYONE JUST KEPT TALKING ABOUT TOILET PAPER.
There was this Kobe quote, delivered to General Manager Mitch Kupchak: "I'm supposed to practice and get better, Mitch. I'm supposed to practice and get better. These motherfuckers ain't doing shit for me."
Then there was the time Kobe Bryant lost so much faith in Jeremy Lin that he just decided to do his job for him. To be fair, he should have fouled.
And then there was that time Kobe told his teammates (i.e. Lin) to "get the fuck out of the way." Wasn't a great sign.
Who could forget that time it was announced that Kobe was out for the season? Again.
Or that time Kobe openly despised his teammates so much that he just went completely silent on Jimmy Kimmel. He was asked to respond to this video of the players celebrating after a meaningless victory:
Ooooh, and who could forget when Tarik Black committed three turnovers in a single play. Lane violation, double dribble, shot clock violation.
Oh, then there was the time that Byron Scott said, with a straight face, that Kobe, who only played 35 games of the team’s 82 games this season, “should be in the [MVP] conversation.” The sound of a man clinging to his job.
That time Magic Johnson said, “I hope the Lakers lose every game.” You know it’s bad when the greatest Laker of all time is saying stuff like that openly.
And that time the team set a franchise record for losses in a single season. April 5, 2015, against the Clippers. Never forget.
That time they just forgot the game was going on.
That time Jack Nicholson straight-up fell asleep during a game.
This fucking Jeremy Lin quote.
Whatever the hell happened here.
And then, of course, there was that time that actually won a game in overtime and everybody was pissed off at them.
Cool gamer-winner by the promising young point guard Jordan Clarkson:
Reaction that explains everything about where the team's year:
Maybe next year, but probably not.
Full disclosure: The writer of this post is a die-hard Lakers fan who knows this post holds little editorial value but just needed to work through some stuff, okay?
Our 2024 Coverage Needs You
It's Another Trump-Biden Showdown — And We Need Your Help
The Future Of Democracy Is At Stake
Our 2024 Coverage Needs You
Your Loyalty Means The World To Us
As Americans head to the polls in 2024, the very future of our country is at stake. At HuffPost, we believe that a free press is critical to creating well-informed voters. That's why our journalism is free for everyone, even though other newsrooms retreat behind expensive paywalls.
Our journalists will continue to cover the twists and turns during this historic presidential election. With your help, we'll bring you hard-hitting investigations, well-researched analysis and timely takes you can't find elsewhere. Reporting in this current political climate is a responsibility we do not take lightly, and we thank you for your support.
Contribute as little as $2 to keep our news free for all.
Can't afford to donate? Support HuffPost by creating a free account and log in while you read.
The 2024 election is heating up, and women's rights, health care, voting rights, and the very future of democracy are all at stake. Donald Trump will face Joe Biden in the most consequential vote of our time. And HuffPost will be there, covering every twist and turn. America's future hangs in the balance. Would you consider contributing to support our journalism and keep it free for all during this critical season?
HuffPost believes news should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their ability to pay for it. We rely on readers like you to help fund our work. Any contribution you can make — even as little as $2 — goes directly toward supporting the impactful journalism that we will continue to produce this year. Thank you for being part of our story.
Can't afford to donate? Support HuffPost by creating a free account and log in while you read.
It's official: Donald Trump will face Joe Biden this fall in the presidential election. As we face the most consequential presidential election of our time, HuffPost is committed to bringing you up-to-date, accurate news about the 2024 race. While other outlets have retreated behind paywalls, you can trust our news will stay free.
But we can't do it without your help. Reader funding is one of the key ways we support our newsroom. Would you consider making a donation to help fund our news during this critical time? Your contributions are vital to supporting a free press.
Contribute as little as $2 to keep our journalism free and accessible to all.
Can't afford to donate? Support HuffPost by creating a free account and log in while you read.
As Americans head to the polls in 2024, the very future of our country is at stake. At HuffPost, we believe that a free press is critical to creating well-informed voters. That's why our journalism is free for everyone, even though other newsrooms retreat behind expensive paywalls.
Our journalists will continue to cover the twists and turns during this historic presidential election. With your help, we'll bring you hard-hitting investigations, well-researched analysis and timely takes you can't find elsewhere. Reporting in this current political climate is a responsibility we do not take lightly, and we thank you for your support.
Contribute as little as $2 to keep our news free for all.
Can't afford to donate? Support HuffPost by creating a free account and log in while you read.
Dear HuffPost Reader
Thank you for your past contribution to HuffPost. We are sincerely grateful for readers like you who help us ensure that we can keep our journalism free for everyone.
The stakes are high this year, and our 2024 coverage could use continued support. Would you consider becoming a regular HuffPost contributor?
Dear HuffPost Reader
Thank you for your past contribution to HuffPost. We are sincerely grateful for readers like you who help us ensure that we can keep our journalism free for everyone.
The stakes are high this year, and our 2024 coverage could use continued support. If circumstances have changed since you last contributed, we hope you'll consider contributing to HuffPost once more.
Support HuffPostAlready contributed? Log in to hide these messages.