After overachieving during the earlier days of the season, the Los Angeles Lakers have crashed back to earth losing six of their last eight games and saw their record drop to 10-13.
A couple of factors have caused them to stumble. Their recent schedule hasn't been friendly as they played four road games in five days while also dealing with injuries to their key players.
However, during their morning shootaround on Monday, veteran forward Metta World Peace addressed the team and reminded them not to use these as excuses.
“I don’t want them to expect anything. My whole message today was not to be entitled.”
The 37-year-old St. John's product also talked about how great his teammates have been and how often he wants to speak to the team as their locker room leader.
“The guys, I’m learning so much from them. I don’t want to be that guy always talking and acting like I know it all. I try to wait every 8-10 games before I say something. I don’t like to talk too much. These guys are smart and intelligent.”
Before the season started, Metta World Peace had to compete for the team's last roster spot but the Lakers decided to keep him for this specific reason. When he talks, his younger teammates listen and look up to him.
This is something he brings to the Lakers who are comprised mostly of players who have not played more than four years in the league. With his presence and the knowledge he brings to the table, the team's rebuilding can be fast-tracked on its way back to the glory days of old.
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