The Lakers started the season like a track runner making a significant push off the starting block. The Lakers have since experienced plenty of instances where their relay team has dropped the baton.
Through both instances, Lakers coach Luke Walton shared a Larry Bird quote that assistant Casey Owens found to provide a framework through an unpredictable rebuilding season.
“‘Don’t let winning make you soft; don’t let losing make you quit,’” Walton recalled.
“It’s appropriate when we were winning. Now it’s appropriate when we’re losing. We’re not going to quit. We’re going to keep fighting until we figure it out.