Stick a Fork in the Los Angeles Lakers—They’re Done

In L.A., it’s as routine as Botox injections, sig alerts, and the sight of C-list actresses Googling directions to their Brazilian waxing appointments on their Blackberrys and having conversations about “the industry” on their iPhones while waiting for their soy chai mocha lattes at Starbucks.

Yup, pronouncing the Lakers’ championship hopes dead is such an overblown pastime that even TMZ refuses to report it. By April, Kobe & Co. have been written off more than charitable contributions. If giving up on a 50-win team were people, Lakers fans would be China.

Well, call me Chang Hearn. I’m putting this Lakers team in the refrigerator. The door’s closed, the light’s out, the egg...

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