The Los Angeles Lakers' Achilles heel remains stubbornly present from beyond the arc. Season after season, championship ambitions crumble in the face of the harsh reality that they shoot the three-point shot so poorly. This year was no exception, as the team hovered at 22nd in the league in three-point percentage. For a championship contender, this glaring weakness has the potential to sink their season.

The numbers tell a dismal story. LeBron James (40.9%) leads the team despite his advanced age, but even his sharpshooting can't mask the team's collective duds. Anthony Davis has struggled to find his range (12-of-31), while designated three-point snipers like Prince (40.1 percent), Revis (35.7 percent) and Russell (38.8 percent) are barely "getting by" compared to the league's top shooters.

So why the constant shooting?Frustrated fans on Reddit have come up with their theories, and here are five culprits to consider:

1. the Arena's "lights out" problem: the dim, theater-style lighting scheme sounds cool, but players complain it affects depth perception and vision, and impacts their shooting confidence.

2. DEFENSE FIRST COACH DARVIN HAM: While defense is crucial, Ham's focus seems to overshadow the development of the offense. Fans believe that neglecting three-point shooting drills and underutilizing outside firebrands like Russell contributed to the team's shooting struggles.

3. THE WEIGHT OF LAKERS EXPECTATIONS: Playing for the Lakers means that every missed shot resonates like a championship trophy dropped on the floor. Fans have compared it to the pressure that suffocated role players during the Michael Jordan era, suggesting it can negatively impact confidence and performance.

4. LeBron and AD hogging the spotlight: While James and Davis dominate the offense, other players are left to rush their shots. Finding a way to integrate the rest of the team and create better scoring opportunities for them can unlock their hidden shooting potential.

5. Over-reliance on LeBron's aging magic: At 39, James is working wonders, but relying too heavily on his aging shoulders is unsustainable. Creating a team that doesn't rely exclusively on the offensive talents of its aging superstar is critical to long-term success.

The Lakers' three-point shooting problems need immediate attention. Whether it's adjusting the lights in the arena, refining coaching strategies, managing player expectations, or diversifying the offense, drastic changes need to be made. Until then, their championship dreams will remain as elusive as three-pointers from beyond the arc.