LeChina James is losing control of the team and his emotions. The elbow to a players' face and suspension, the failure to take accountability, the fines for swearing in interviews, can't stay healthy and on the court. He's on tilt right now and so are the old man Lakers. He should realize it's not 2010 anymore. Should not have let the Carushow and Kuzma go in favor of 2010 all-stars. What an idiot.
Lakers are 10-11. Nobody is afraid to play this team.
Lakers have pretty much declared regular season isn't important, real basketball starts with the playoffs.
The older guys are trying to save themselves for the playoffs.
The Lakers aren't good and the older players saving themselves isn't wise as they might not make the playoffs. Don't be surprised if they make trades or fire Vogel and they will certainly get players off waivers after the trade deadline.
JJ redick went commentator and said on first broadcast that lebron didn't move the same. There was no fear on the court with him anymore. The players were saying this.
I think they will end up making the playoffs as a bottom tier team but they aren’t beating the Warriors or Suns as currently constructed. Poorly constructed roster that lacks athleticism to defend, minus maybe Brazemore and Bradley. Davis is too laid back to be a #1 and Lebron is old. Westbrook has never played the way a point guard should in order to win a championship. Great at hero ball though but that doesn’t work in the playoffs. Jordan is dead weight and Howard is a whine and kook. . As a lifelong Laker fan, I find myself hating this team. None of these guys are Lakers. Not even Lebron. He’s a hall of famer that came to LA at the end of his career. I’ll be pissed if they retire his jersey and hang it in the rafters. It belongs in Cleveland or Miami.
LeBron has built a team designed to fail except in having a team with many future Hall of Famers. These guys might squeeze into the playoffs. Maybe…
They might not even make the playoffs if there wasn’t a play-in game format now. They are desperate at the trade deadline but they don’t have a lot of assets to trade.
Yes, I thought Lebron would have figured out how to control and use Westbrook. I was wrong.
I never realized how obstinate and uncoachable Westbrook is. He has no self awareness. The next day will be interesting, they need to make a few changes now and pick up 1 or 2 players during the waiver period next month.
Yes, I thought Lebron would have figured out how to control and use Westbrook. I was wrong.
I never realized how obstinate and uncoachable Westbrook is. He has no self awareness. The next day will be interesting, they need to make a few changes now and pick up 1 or 2 players during the waiver period next month.
Lakers are currently 27-33. They lost by 28 to the Pelicans last night. Not looking good. LeBron is due for an implosion.
I never imagined they could be this bad. I expected a few trades and movement during the buy out period that would help them field a reputable. I doubt anyone bought out might even want to go to LA at this point.
Lebum has always wanted to play with his buddies. The problem now is that his buddies are over the hill. In contrast, Harden was smart to force a trade to Philly. He’s with 20 something stars in Embiid and Maxey. Lebum is with guys looking to move into 55 plus communities.
So now one can easily discern what is at play here. LeBron knows the Lakers will not be in the playoffs. He is injured but he could play. LeBron is sitting out some so he can use injuries as an excuse for no playoffs. LeBron is missing tonight vs Suns. Of course. LeBron will play in 2 of the final 3 games so he can win the scoring title. LeBron will for sure play vs the Thunder. LeBron is looking as if he is a terrible general manager and more concerned with managing his image and individual stats than team success. He hopes the script will read that an injured 37 year old LeBron still won the scoring title.
No system, they can't shoot and poor defense tonight. Nevertheless they'll make the playoffs and will be dangerous because of talent.
Many thought they would make the playoffs but they were an underwhelming team, even when healthy. Although they would have squeezed into the play-in games if healthy for sure.
No system, they can't shoot and poor defense tonight. Nevertheless they'll make the playoffs and will be dangerous because of talent.
Many thought they would make the playoffs but they were an underwhelming team, even when healthy. Although they would have squeezed into the play-in games if healthy for sure.
Thanks for bringing up this bad take from 5 months ago. Embarrassing all around. It's nice to see that the teams with the best records were developed the old fashioned way and that LA and Brooklyn have struggled.
Many thought they would make the playoffs but they were an underwhelming team, even when healthy. Although they would have squeezed into the play-in games if healthy for sure.
Thanks for bringing up this bad take from 5 months ago. Embarrassing all around. It's nice to see that the teams with the best records were developed the old fashioned way and that LA and Brooklyn have struggled.
Brooklyn can be a problem in the playoffs with an unjabbed Kyrie back full time.
LeBron has had a monster year. No signs of slippage
Many thought they would make the playoffs but they were an underwhelming team, even when healthy. Although they would have squeezed into the play-in games if healthy for sure.
Thanks for bringing up this bad take from 5 months ago. Embarrassing all around. It's nice to see that the teams with the best records were developed the old fashioned way and that LA and Brooklyn have struggled.
In fairness to you, your take was not that bad, as AD’s injury issues surely cost them at least 7-8 wins. But I agree with your point about the Lakers and how they have been so poorly built. LeBron could sometimes get away with being a poor to mediocre de facto GM when he was without question the best player in the world but now that he can no longer physically take over a game his GM skills are potentially a problem.
Thanks for bringing up this bad take from 5 months ago. Embarrassing all around. It's nice to see that the teams with the best records were developed the old fashioned way and that LA and Brooklyn have struggled.
Brooklyn can be a problem in the playoffs with an unjabbed Kyrie back full time.
LeBron has had a monster year. No signs of slippage
Brooklyn won’t get far without Ben Simmons. LeBron has slipped a lot so of course you cannot see it. Those who guard him will tell you he is NOT the same player, they no longer fear him, he is sometimes a liability on defense, etc. LeBron has good stats as the only healthy star on a bad team.