The way that this fanbase attacks our franchise is disgusting. I understand the fanbase's frustration with the fact that, outside of the recent championship, we have been mediocre for the better part of a decade. Many teams go through periods of stagnation. The Lakers included. Nevertheless, The Lakers have always bounced back and found a way to maintain its status as a Crown Jewel organization.

That being said, the personal attacks, death threats, hateful speech, fear mongering, whining, infighting and overall vileness that is being directed towards our players, coaching staff, and ownership is appalling. It's as if we forget that the people being attacked are actually people. It's as if we've forgotten that the game is actually a game. Wishing death and pain on someone for missing a free-throw? I can't fathom it.

Look at the threads in this sub from the past year. There is so much negativity that it seems like we a parody of an actual team sub.

How did we get here? How do we repair our community? Are we too far gone as a fanbase to change?