Former NBA head coach calls Lakers out on X

The Los Angeles Lakers lost Game 1 of their first-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. It wasn’t just LA lost, it’s how they lost.

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The Lakers were soundly destroyed by the Timberwolves, who seemed to hit every shot they took. Luka Doncic was the only Lakers player who seemed to find a rhythm, but even his best run occurred in the first quarter.

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After the loss, former NBA head coach George Karl, took to X to call out the Lakers.

Is Lakers twitter not working tonight?! Been real quiet the last few hours ????

— George Karl (@CoachKarl22) April 20, 2025

Karl is certainly not a fan of the Lakers. His post caused a reaction from fans. Some agreed with him, and others came to the Lakers’ defense.

Now that right there is some quality trolling.

Well played, coach…

— Ronald Jolly ???????? (@ProudExDemocrat) April 20, 2025

????‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/SwxoAmWqZY

— ☘️???????????????? ℍ????????????????☘️ (@STR8Homah) April 20, 2025

GETTEM COACH

— Jake (@TBS907) April 20, 2025

Everybody act tough when they’re up

— Big Baby jonathan (@BigBabyJonathan) April 20, 2025

Lakers in 5 old man!

— Kay❤️‍???? (@BigKdawg095) April 20, 2025

A win is a win, but if I’m Minnesota, I treat this like a loss. Lakers really figured something out putting Hachimura on Naz Reid. That’s one of those somewhat small adjustments that can win a series. pic.twitter.com/FMV9FvDiOs

— Tyler Key (@TylerRobertKey) April 20, 2025

Many fans praise the former NBA coach for his quick wit. Karl has shown a different side of himself from what he ever had while being an active coach in the league.

As for this series, it is far from over, as it is a seven-game series. The Lakers will have to make the right adjustments for Game 2. This is something they are capable of doing.

The problem is, will the Timberwolves be ready for them?

About the Author Published Apr 20, 2025

TITAN FREY

Titan Frey is a dedicated father to three wonderful children, whom he takes immense pride in. His passions include reading, writing, basketball, both playing and watching, and playing chess. Titan spent five years working as a journalist for the basketball website fadeawayworld.net, where he served as editor-in-chief for four and a half years. One of his most notable achievements was interviewing Chuck Cooper III, the son of Chuck Cooper, the first African American ever drafted by an NBA team, and writing a biography that has been praised as the most definitive article about Cooper’s legacy. Titan is the author of more than ten novels and the screenwriter of three produced short films. His newest young adult novel, Echoes of the Hardwood: Braxton Foxworthy’s Time‑Travelling Book Report, blends basketball history with heartfelt storytelling and is now available. Order here: https://a.co/d/bo7BYz1