The Los Angeles Lakers lost 101-82 to the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday, dropping to a Western Conference-worst 9-41. The 10th straight defeat tied a franchise record, and they have just two more victories than the Philadelphia 76ers, who began the season 1-30.
After the game, star guard Kobe Bryant put a twist on the sentiment that you must experience failure before success, per Baxter Holmes of ESPN.com.
"The Navy Seals have a way of taking guys to the bottom of the pool," Bryant said. "Sometimes you've got to go to the bottom of the pool, man, and figure it out. We're almost there. Gasping for air."
It was an interesting way to put it, but it makes sense. Bryant is acknowledging the young team is at the lowest of lows but hopefully can learn from this trying season. However, his words went from philosophical to colorful when he learned a loss in the team's next game would break the dubious record, per Holmes: "Honestly, it doesn’t matter. What, it makes a s----y season less s----y?"
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