One of the key themes throughout the 2019-20 season for the Los Angeles Lakers was their commitment to working together. The players’ chemistry was well-documented, but the front office and ownership worked together in lock-step on every decision.
In that regard, it made sense why they chose to hire Frank Vogel as the head coach. He arrived with a reputation as an effective communicator and willing collaborator. Vogel’s team-first approach won over the locker room and it ultimately culminated in the 2020 NBA championship.
While it is easy to look at things in hindsight, the perception around the time of Vogel’s hiring was that the organization was dysfunctional.