Lakers are #8 right now...

So sad to see such a talented group of NBA players, the Lakers, who can't seem to find a way to work together as a team. Shouldn't the game itself be the most important? Shouldn't winning at all cost be the motto? Since when is the money, the ego and the reputation more important than winning as a team? Basketball is a team sport. These are grown-ups who just don't have the cohones to make it happen. They just can't seem to put their own boyish attitudes on the side to play like a real team and win some basketball games. I guess when you bring in the negative energy of Ron Artest and try to pretend he's changed, you're already asking for trouble. He's a sham. There is such a thing as non verbal communication. He brought his history and his bad attitude to the Lakers. Yes, he's a talented player, but he's not healed and he's not true in his recovery. Just watch him. And, as much as I'm not a fan of Kobe the man, I am a fan of Kobe the player. Even he sees through the Artest facade. Then the Dwight Howard situation just escalates this to another level. Where's Derek Fisher when you need a solid adult attitude around to keep the kids in line. I may sound naive, but I don't remember the NBA players of the 80's and 90's being such jerks to fans, media or each other. Stop blaming the coach and bring back the old skool attitude and work ethic!