Despite record-breaking stats, will the Lakers’ roster be enough for a championship push?
LeBron James just keeps giving his doubters less and less room to criticize. The King of the court is doing what he does best-leaving everyone in awe. With each game, he’s proving why he’s still a dominant force, even at 39 years old, and if you’re still questioning his legacy, you’re definitely in the minority.
Bleacher Report dropped a wild stat on Tuesday, revealing that LeBron has racked up 14 more 50-point games than he’s had single-digit scoring nights. Yeah, you read that right. The stat blew up on social media, and LeBron wasted no time firing back with a flood of hilarious emojis, reminding everyone who’s still the undisputed King.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 https://t.co/cnpFl5dSFg
— LeBron James (@KingJames) September 3, 2024
With over 40,000 points across 21 seasons, LeBron has secured his spot as the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, and he’s not slowing down. His return to the Lakers next season is set to only pad those stats, but the question is-will the Lakers give him the support he needs?
Flashback to March 2022-LeBron went off for 50 points against the Washington Wizards in front of a roaring home crowd. His shooting was lethal, hitting 18 of 25 from the floor and six from deep. Rewind even further to 2005, and you’ll find a young LeBron dropping 56 points in Cleveland, his first-ever 50+ point game.
With key players stepping up and JJ Redick’s coaching, can LA surprise the NBA?
But while LeBron keeps delivering, the Lakers front office has been eerily quiet this offseason. No major signings, no big moves to strengthen the roster. Some insiders are even whispering that next season could be a write-off if things don’t change quickly in LA.
Lakers insider Jovan Buha isn’t ready to wave the white flag just yet. He laid out a scenario where the Lakers could surprise everyone and dominate the West, but only if things click perfectly. D’Angelo Russell, Austin Reaves, and Max Christie would need breakout performances for that dream season to become a reality.
Buha’s optimistic vision includes JJ Redick, the team’s latest addition to the coaching staff, making the right calls and rotations, while the younger talent takes major strides forward. If all goes well, we could see the Lakers rise to the top of the West and silence the critics-at least for a little while.
For now, the ball’s in the Lakers’ court, and LeBron will undoubtedly be there to do what he does best-lead.