Lakers: Best and Worst of 2016

April 13, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant (24) is hugged by team mates after scoring a basket against Utah Jazz during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
April 13, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant (24) is hugged by team mates after scoring a basket against Utah Jazz during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /
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April 13, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant (24) is hugged by team mates after scoring a basket against Utah Jazz during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
April 13, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant (24) is hugged by team mates after scoring a basket against Utah Jazz during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

This year was a year of ups and downs–and more downs–for the Los Angeles Lakers. Here are some of our favorite and least favorite moments of 2016.

2016 was an emotional rollercoaster for Lakers fans, filled with pleasant hellos and painful goodbyes. Next year promises to be more exciting with a new head coach and a talented young team, but we can’t move on without saying goodbye to the year we all want to forget. Here are some of our favorite and least favorite moments of the year. Viewer discretion is advised.