When life imitates GIFs. Even better because it's at the expense of the Lakers.

2012 NBA Playoffs: The Lakers are about to be knocked out of the playoffs by the Oklahoma City Thunder. The camera zooms in on despondent Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak, surrounded by Thunder fans, alone.

2013 NBA Playoffs: The Lakers are losing to the San Antonio Spurs, who will likely knock them out of the playoffs. The camera zooms in on a despondent Mitch Kupchak, alone.

It's good to know that the scenery may be different — no Kobe, new Dwight Howard, first round — but the Lakers still suck all the same.