The Lamar Factor: Just a Coincidence?

While watching the Laker-Clipper game [Nov. 18], it occurred to me that Lamar Odom played for the Clippers when they were the laughingstock of L.A. and the Lakers ruled. Now the Lakers have Odom and the tide has turned.

Which mad scientist performed the brain transference between Jerry Buss and Donald Sterling?

MARK ELLIOTT

Ventura

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With Kwame Brown, Devean George and Luke Walton all injured, the Laker brass can fall back on last year’s injury excuse as a reason for their futility. How convenient, Mitch. You assemble the least-talented Laker team in 30-plus years and Laker fans are left with excuses and confusion. Do the Lakers even have a plan?

CRAIG KWASNIEWSKI

Santa Monica

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Memo to Dr. Buss:

Thank you so much for ridding the Lakers of that lazy, self-centered Shaq. The Lakers are so much more fun to watch now. My friends and I cannot stop talking about how well the new team is playing.

MATTHEW D. KERSTER

Gardena