The Lakers' 3-3 trip hardly will spark the same kind of rousing tributes the late Whitney Houston received during the 2012 Grammy Awards.
The six awards given to 23-year-old British singer/songwriter Adele only further illustrates the value in youth and energy, something the Lakers severely lack.
The Beach Boys' performance at Staples Center shows the L.A. crowd still appreciates old age, so long as they perform well. The same can't be said when the slow and lifeless Lakers play at the same venue.
So the argument can be made that the Lakers don't really deserve much praise these days. But in light of the 2012 Grammys, there still remain a few awards that could go the Lakers' way.
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