LAKERS LEGENDS
This Lakers player is the youngest to ever score 30,000 points
Kobe Bryant
LeBron James is frustrated after a call and argues with the referee while the game keeps going.
What went wrong?
arguing / not staying in the play
You miss a shot. What’s the next move?
“next play”
Whining and complaining gets you where?
the bench.
Say the strong voice version of: “I waaaant it!”
Can I get that please?
The Lakers acquired Anthony Davis in a trade that included this young core player who became an All-Star in New Orleans
Brandon Ingram
Luka Dončić is known for getting frustrated and talking to refs during games.
What’s the risk of that?
losing focus / missing the play
Ref makes a bad call. What should a strong player do?
stay calm / no arguing
Staying calm and using strong voice gets you where?
on the court / starter
Finish this: “I don’t want to, but…”
I'll try.
The Lakers lost the Finals in 2008. Instead of quitting, what did they do next?
They won two in a row.
Draymond Green has gotten technical fouls for reacting emotionally.
What’s the problem?
emotions take over / hurts the team
You don’t like the play coach calls. What do you do?
'run the play anyway'
Arguing with coach or parent = what?
bench behavior.
What is your calm body move called?
Game reset.
The “Showtime Lakers” were known for fast breaks led by this point guard
Magic Johnson
Kevin Durant misses a shot and shows visible frustration.
What’s the better move?
reset / next play
Your teammate says stop. What do you do?
Give space
Trying again after a mistake = what kind of player?
a starter
What does “no” mean?
No!
This Lakers big man won Finals MVP in 2009 and was known for his footwork and mid-range game
Pau Gasol
Even great players sometimes don’t like a coach’s decision.
What happens if a player refuses to follow the coach?
hurts the team / loses trust
You feel frustrated mid-game. What’s the first move?
reset / breathe / calm body
Doing something you don’t want to but still doing it = ?
starter behavior.
What do strong players do when things don’t go their way?
Stay in control / try again / no whining