They Like Laker Defense, Come to Lakers’ Defense

So, you’re bored with “Slowtime,” Mr. Barnett (Viewpoint, Dec. 14)? So you would rather see the Lakers fast break and lose instead of seeing them play some defense and win? You say you have been rooting against the Lakers because they are boring and have gotten away from an entertainment tradition? Let me tell you something. The Lakers have a tradition, all right. It’s a tradition of winning, and if you don’t realize that, then take a look at those six flags on the wall of the Forum.

MIKE DOBBS

Van Nuys