"They are pieces of s**t": Adin Ross pulls no punches in slamming Luka, LeBron and Reaves 'bogus' supporting cast 

The LA Lakers have been inconsistent to start the season, prompting fans to express their frustrations with the team, including popular streamer Adin Ross. In one of his streams, he called out the Lakers' supporting cast, except stars Luka Doncic, LeBron James, and Austin Reaves, all of whom he felt have been carrying the squad this season.

The rant came following the Lakers' loss to the LA Clippers on Saturday in a marquee matchup that handed the Purple and Gold squad its fourth loss in the last 10 games.

"I just want you to know how f**king absolutely bogus the Lakers are. They are pieces of s**t," Ross said. "Respect to Luka, LeBron, and Austin Reaves, but these other guys are f**king a**. They are so f**king trash."

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Against the Clippers, James had 36 points, but no other Lakers player scored more than 12 points. Doncic played in the game, but only in the first half after nursing a leg contusion. Reaves did not play due to a calf strain.

Doncic averages 34.1 points per game this season, while Reaves has been the Lakers' second-best scorer with 27.8 points per game. James has only appeared in 11 games and put up 20.2 points per game.

Players have also been in and out of the Lakers' rotation throughout the season, while injuries also bug the team.

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Luka Doncic points out habit that holds the Lakers back this season

The Lakers have not been a good starter in games, as seen in their loss against the Clippers.

The Lakers were outscored 28-15 in the first quarter en route to the 15-point loss. This habit has been holding the team back, said Doncic even before their game against the Clippers.

Following a team meeting, Doncic shared a point of improvement for the Lakers.

"We talked about a lot... we just got to give more, especially at the start of the game. We got to start the game better," he said.

The Lakers remained in a good spot in the stacked Western Conference, occupying the fourth seed with a 19-8 record.

They will return to action against the Phoenix Suns on Dec. 23.

Edited by Rob Andrew Lo