Wesley Matthews Reveals What Went Wrong For The L.A. Lakers This Season

2 Min Read

Lake Show Life

Just a season after winning the NBA Finals, the L.A. Lakers followed it up with a first-round exit. Thanks to injuries, a brutal and unforgiving schedule, and several roster flaws, the team wasn’t equipped to defend their title, and they went out in 6 games against a young and hungry Suns team.

And while the Lakers are already planning for ways to improve this offseason, sharpshooter Wesley Matthews did provide some clarity on what it was that got in his team’s way.

(via Lakers Nation)

“For most of it we played every other day with travel which doesn’t leave you much time to practice and go hard and compete in practice and play live in practice, and play five-on-five and four-on-four or whatever it is in practice so that you can see those live looks because you got to preserve your legs, you got to preserve your contact for when it really matters which is in the game,” Matthews said.

We played I don’t know how many rotations that had never been on the court together at the same time, so it was always a learning experience for us and that’s why I just feel like… I feel more comfortable now.”

Wess wasn’t a core member of the Lakers this season, but his shooting ability definitely helped them throughout the season.

Under such weird and stressful circumstances, it’s no surprise that both he and his team struggled to stay consistent.

Maybe next season, things won’t be so difficult.

Newsletter

Stay up to date with our newsletter on the latest news, trends, ranking lists, and evergreen articles

Follow on Google News

Thank you for being a valued reader of Fadeaway World. If you liked this article, please consider following us on Google News. We appreciate your support.

Share This Article
Follow:
Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
Leave a Comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *