The Los Angeles Lakers have had a disappointing season, failing to make the playoffs. Fans are upset as they are used to their team being in the elite. The comparison between the current Lakers squad and the failed 2013 super-team has been made, but one key difference is that Kobe Bryant had the Mamba Mentality and closed the season with an amazing stretch of games and wins to secure the Lakers a playoff spot despite battling injuries. In contrast, LeBron James has focused on his individual accomplishments rather than willing the team into the play-in tournament. LeBron's mentality is different from Kobe's, who played through injuries to secure a playoff spot.
