When the Lakers plan their “Genius Series” talks, they can’t anticipate what will be happening on the court when their geniuses join them.
It just so happened, that Denzel Washington came to speak to the team at a time when a little inspiration might have helped. Washington spoke to the Lakers on Wednesday, after back-to-back lackluster losses, including a 32-point loss to the Denver Nuggets.
“Be good to people,” Lakers coach Luke Walton said about Washington’s message. “Be thankful for what we have. Start every day being humble and grateful for the lives we live, and use the blessings we have to help other people.