The Lakers must play like a playoff team, not like a regular season juggernaut (see the Phoenix Suns of recent years) in order for the season to be considered a success.

• 如果湖人在下个赛季期望的是胜利，这支球队必须像一只季后赛球队一样作战，而不仅仅是一个常规赛的女神像（看看近些年凤凰城太阳的表现）。