Draymond: Lakers 'not bad anymore'

The Los Angeles Lakers have defeated the Golden State Warriors two straight times at Staples Center, although this season's purple-and-gold squad feels different than last year's Kobe farewell show.

"They're not bad anymore," Draymond Green said after L.A.'s 20-point beatdown of the Dubs Friday, according to Bleacher Report's Kevin Ding.

"They're hungry. Those guys are growing up."

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Through six games this season, clear development can be seen already in the likes of youngsters Julius Randle, D'Angelo Russell, and Larry Nance.

"This year compared to last year I feel like we're playing for something," Randle, who scored a team-high 20 points, told reporters afterward.

It's still highly unlikely the Lakers make the playoffs this season, but coach Luke Walton appears to have them on the right track. Friday's "Showtime" era throwback uniforms were pretty sweet, too.