Boardroom Gaps that Kept the Lakers Out of the 2024 Playoffs - and How the Rockets Turned Governance into Wins
Executive Summary: A fragmented board structure and lagging governance processes cost the Los Angeles Lakers a playoff spot in 2024, while the Houston Rockets proved that independent oversight and data-driven decision-making can translate directly into on-court wins. When the final buzzer sounded on the Lakers' 2023-24 season, the disappointment