Head coach Frank Vogel’s unwavering confidence in his players helped the Los Angeles Lakers get through a tumultuous 2019-20 season that ended with them holding up the Larry O’Brien trophy at the conclusion of a long journey in the NBA bubble.
Vogel did a good job of holding players accountable but also making sure no one ever got too high or too low throughout the year. For example, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope endured a rough start to the season, but eventually picked up his play.
Rajon Rondo was another who caught plenty of criticism by fans for his up-and-down play during the regular season, but Vogel remained supportive.