Last time Los Angeles Lakers columnist David Murphy and I discussed their future relative to the New York Knicks', I was in a much stronger position to talk smack.
Now the Knicks are a meager 26-38, and New York is struggling to retain even a drop of playoff hope. The Lakers, meanwhile, might still be languishing in last place, but they are flying high from an astounding, glorious and shocking 112-95 win over the Golden State Warriors Sunday. So while I am surly, David is dreamy and able to meet all my jabs with good-natured composure.
In previous pieces, we've examined New York's early lead in the race back to respectability—or mere relevance—the Lakers' response to Kobe's midseason retirement announcement and the progress of the teams' celebrated rookies.
What happens next for these two depends a great deal upon who's calling the shots, so we start our conversation this month by discussing their lame-duck head coaches.
Lakers' Dream Coach
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Race to Respectability: Who Should Be Next Coaches for L.A. Lakers, NY Knicks?
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