Corey Brewer Says Young Lakers Need To Learn How To Handle Adversity

Trevor Lane
3 Min Read
Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports

The Los Angeles Lakers are allowing their young players to get plenty of playing time, but that isn’t translating into many wins on the court. After trading leading scorer Lou Williams to the Houston Rockets before the trade deadline in February, it was clear that the Lakers are looking to the future, even if that makes the present a bit more challenging.

In return for Williams, the Lakers received a 2017 first round pick and veteran forward Corey Brewer, who hopes to help show the team’s youngsters what it takes to make it in the NBA. However, after a blowout loss to Brewer’s former team, the Rockets, he had some pointed comments about how the team failed to handle adversity (via Tania Ganguli of the Los Angeles Times):

While Brewer certainly doesn’t pull any punches, he is also correct. It may have been asking a bit much for the Lakers to come back against the offensive juggernaut that the Rockets have become (including Williams, who scored a team-high 30 points), but it is important for the young players to continue to believe in themselves and their ability to find success.

One thing that we haven’t seen the Lakers do much of recently is play quality team ball, though that is something that comes with age and experience. Still, as Brewer notes, it’s going to be important for the team to find their way quickly.

Not only is Los Angeles eager to see a victorious Lakers squad once again, but the NBA is also unforgiving for players who can’t produce on the court. While none of the Lakers young core are in danger of being cut, the reality of professional basketball is that there is always someone coming down the line ready to take your spot and your minutes.

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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