The conclusion is very simple for the Lakers: the current team is not running and you need to change something. A trade? A change in offensive strategy? For Kobe Bryant, we must return to basics.

“Obviously, it does not work,” he said to Yahoo! Sports. “We must return to the base. Place the guys where  they are they’re best. It must be simplified. Steve is the best on pick-and-roll. Pau is the best low post. I’m the best from the free throw line. Let’s back to the basics.