The kids were fun to watch for the first few years. But hovering around sub-.500 territory and never playing in the post-season has its way of spoiling the fun.

If winning the 'chip is your goal - you do what the Lakers did.

If having fun watching young guys play low-stakes basketball, enjoying the gambling ride of wondering if they'll ever top out is your goal, well, you can always watch the N.O. Pelicans.

I'd imagine Laker fans - accustomed to banners in bundles - prefer the former.

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