Lakers Nation Break Down: Why Youth Movement, Magic Hiring Are Bad For Buss & Kupchak

Trevor Lane Published 02/09/2017

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The Los Angeles Lakers appear to be at a crossroads, and the Lakers Nation Break Down is here to take a look at just what is going on in tinsel town.

With key free agent signings Timofey Mozgov and Luol Deng now sent to the bench as part of head coach Luke Walton’s youth movement, and Magic Johnson on board as an advisor to President Jeanie Buss in an attempt to right the ship, it appears that major changes could be on the horizon.

What does this mean for Jim Buss and Mitch Kupchak, which are largely seen as the architects of the current team? Is Los Angeles heading in the right direction?

All that and much more on this episode of the LN Break Down:

https://bumpers.fm/e/b2e8pl3u7o2g02o2vhkg

By Trevor Lane

Trevor Lane is a longtime NBA and Los Angeles Lakers fan who had the good fortune to grow up during the glory days of the Showtime Lakers, when Magic Johnson, Kareem-Abdul-Jabbar, James Worthy, and the rest ruled the Great Western Forum. He has written about basketball, soccer, fantasy sports, MMA, and even pro wrestling over the course of his career, but the spectacle that is the Lakers is his true passion. He made the leap into podcasting for Lakers Nation and provides voice-over analysis for our YouTube channel. With a who's who of stars gracing the Lakers lineup over the years, including Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Shaquille O'Neal, Pau Gasol, and many others, the Lakers always provide plenty to talk about. When he isn't writing or recording, Trevor can be found spending time with his wife and daughter or on the sidelines for one of the youth teams he coaches. Outside of the Lakers, Trevor is a supporter of the LA Galaxy, US Soccer, Dallas Cowboys, and Los Angeles Dodgers. Contact: trevor@mediumlargela.com

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