Dear Mitch and Jim,
Tough season so far, gentlemen! And it sure doesn’t look like it’s gonna get any better. But hang in there, guys, brighter days might truly just be ahead.
You had to know this would be a trying year. Nobody could predict just what Kobe Bryant would look like in his latest comeback. And you were well aware that honoring his farewell season and, at the same time, developing your young talent wouldn’t be easy.
You’re obviously feeling pressure from fans and from yourselves. After all, you are in charge of the storied Lakers franchise.