Lakers Fanbase Gets Flashbacks of ?Dark Times? as LeBron James? Team Suffers 8th Loss of the Season

Superstar LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are off to one of the worst starts to their season. The Lakers took their eighth defeat after losing 116-139 to the Utah Jazz. They stand 14th on the Western Conference table with just two wins and eight losses. For the lakers fanbase, this has proven to be painful. However, the fans have been through this rodeo before and now they are experiencing flashbacks of the same.?

The 2014-15 season was a forgettable one for the Lakers. By the end of the regular season, they were placed 14th on the table with only 21 wins and 61 losses. They started the season with a 2-9 record. For the fans, the similarity between that season and the present one is rather uncanny.?

LeBron James and the Lakers’ performance brings back daunting memories?

Fans were quick to make a connection between the two seasons. A highlight of a Lakers game from the 2014-15 season is doing the rounds on Twitter. This reminded the fans of one of their worst seasons in recent history and they share their reaction to the highlight or rather a blooper. However, many claimed the 2014 roster would still beat the current team. Fans also stated that there is no difference between both the rosters and gameplays.?

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Fans didn?t fail to mention that the 2014-15 team had an excuse for the poor performance. A back injury ruled Steve Nash out for the season. On the other hand, Kobe Bryant underwent shoulder surgery mid-season.

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Additionally, The likes of Pau Gasol, and Jodie Meeks had also left the team. The team had to rely on the young bunch who had minimal experience.?For fans, this team was a team with no stars. Solace was found in the fact that a young team was being groomed. Nevertheless, the season was embarrassing.

However, now with the likes of LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Russell Westbrook, the story is different.?

Following the game against Utah Jazz, Lakers? coach Darvin Ham spoke about the areas that need improvement. He stated the team is scoring points but they to be better defensively. He said, ?We just need to be more together.???

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Is the 2014-15 season repeating for the Los Angeles Lakers? Let us know in the comments below.