LeBron James came to the Lakers in the WORST period in Lakers franchise history.
We were rejected by Demar Derozan and Lamarcus Aldridge in FA.
He won the same Championships during that span than
Jokic
Giannis
Steph
And played more Conference Finals than Luka, Embiid, KD
Give the LeBron Lakers era a grade.
2019: Missed Playoffs
2020: Championship
2021: Eliminated in 1st Round
2022: Missed Playoffs
2023: Swept in Conference Finals
2024: Lost in 1st Round
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He was perfect.
The closest thing to perfect.
He could play PG, Off ball, PF or as an small ball Center. He could guard Parker, Ginobili, Danny Green off screens, Kawhi or Duncan in the same game. 48 minutes. Both ends. Made the 3. The midrange. Unstoppable at the rim.
I can't wait for this to be Real.
Kyrie Irving wearing the Lakers Jersey.
Kobe Bryant's jersey.
With LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
Please make it happen
@Lakers
It's funny that the 2012 Thunder were eventually "Baby Thunder" in the finals when they
Swept the 2011 NBA Champions Mavericks in Round 1
Beat the 2009 and 2010 NBA Champions Lakers in Round 2
Beat the 2013 Finalist and 2014 Champions Spurs in the WCF
But then, they were young.
Even if he hadn't tweet it. Kobe and LeBron were never enemies. They were true friends. They were 2x Olimpic Champions. LeBron has a Kobe tattoo.
Laker fans should love Kobe. Should love LeBron. Period.
LeBron James is waking up at 4:00 am every day of the off-season to work on his body and on his game at age 38 in season 20 and the Lakers have put a pathetic roster around him.
It's so sad. He doesn't deserve this mediocrity.
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2013 LeBron is the most plug and play player ever,too.
You could put him in ANY team and that's 25+ wins in any roster.
2015 Warriors with 2013 LeBron go 78-5 (schedule losses) and 16-0.
Put 2013 Bron in any playoff team besides Brooklyn and they are the best team. Literally.
He is putting up playoff LeBron numbers and playing Center with 4 vet min guys on the floor.
I need people to be understand that people in his age are either retired, super washed in or bench players.
33-8-9 on 53% is better than peak MJ.
This is untenable.
Los Angeles Lakers have a 130-70 record with LeBron James since 2018-19.
65% win percentage, including the Luke Walton season, AD injury and the playoffs.
26-39 without LeBron James.
40%.
The young core and AD-Russ cant/couldnt stay 50%.
He is the franchise savior 💯 .
🤴🏿🤷🏿♂️
@Meech_2323
They were playing zone and Duncan and Kawhi behind him.
They weren't guarding any Miami shooter but Ray Allen
It was all on LeBron.
I have never seen that against a team that talented. They disrespected Wade and Bosh so bad.
Please, look at Jonas Valanciunas on the bench while LeBron James sweps them, for the second year on a row, whille they were a 60 win, 1 seed.
Please, Look at Jonas. Then, you will understand the pain.
LeBron James:
-Has a KOBE Tatto on his body.
-Had an afro beacuse of KOBE.
-Had a KOBE poster in his bedroom.
-Came here in part because of KOBE.
-Lead the franchise post Kobe.
-ALWAYS praised and talked about Kobe as the best. NEVER a bad word. NEVER.
They still hate him.
Yeah im sure 6-6, bad shooter and not even close to being as good as LeBron as a passer would average 40-10-10.
Talking basketball with old diks is impossible.
Imagine
Russell Westbrook
Wayne Ellington
LeBron James
Jerami Grant
Anthony Davis
Bench:
Malik Monk
Kent Bazemore
Austin Reaves
Trevor Ariza
Carmelo Anthony/Dwight Howard (depending on the matchup)
Just call Detroit. THT, Nunn and 2 1sts. Overpay. I dont care.
Go ALL IN 🟣🟡
15 years ago, The Lakers also played a 3:30 PM, Sunday afternoon game vs the Suns with a 2-1 lead.
Same opponent.
Same lead.
Same day.
Same hour.
Same announcer (Mike Breen)
LeBron saw it.
This happenned.
Kobe Bryant Forever.
#LakeShow
#MambaForever
@Kareem_is_it
Lmao is this a real question?????
Jimmy Butler is a top 10 player in this league.
Right now.
Yes he gets injured. But as every player does.
Who says no?
76ers get a PG and a scorer to put alongside Tobias, Curry and Embiid. 2 1sts. I would include swaps too.
Bulls dont lose Lavine for nothing, they get THT (project, from chicago) and 2 2nds.
Lakers get 2 young stars.
That's 70 million in contracts.
They are looking to get rid of 60% of the cap sheet.
Lakers should get in this.
Give them Russ, THT and Nunn and every single first from now to 2030 idc.
LeBron James is 39-13 with Kyrie Irving in the playoffs in his career.
39-13. They lost 1 playoff series. To the greatest team ever. Won 10.
13 playoff losses. Including a playoff run without Kevin Love and with Kyrie being playing on ONE Knee.
This duo was DOMINANT.
LeBron James accepting to get less money and coming here and STAYING here besides EVERYTHING would show more love for this franchise since ANYONE besides Kobe.
Ever.
He legit loves this team. Idk why. He could ask for every penny. He doesnt need to do this.
Rob Pelinka has to go.
He is horrible.
I want him fired. House cant get a 10 day on a team that is starting Isaiah Thomas and Deandre Jordan this week!!
That has 7 guards that cant defend. That has only 3 Small Forwards all 36 years old?
Im out. He is a moron.
F him
I really do miss Stanley Johnson.
He play with heart.
I would sign him this summer no matter what.
AD, Vando, Stanley and Bron is my frontcourt for next season.
The Washington Wizards are likely to reroute Chris Paul in a trade and the Los Angeles Clippers are expected to pursue a reunion with the future Hall of Famer, league sources tell
@NBAonTNT
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@BleacherReport
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It's funny that Shaq is saying that Anthony Davis has "fell off", cause...
Players in NBA history to average 25.8 pts, 12 rebs, 2 blocks in 56% shooting:
MVP Kareem Abdul Jabbar
MVP and back to back titles Shaq
Orlando Shaq
This season, Anthony Davis.
He is criticizing HIMSELF
West
Denver 16-0 all blowouts 💍
Golden State 16-0 💍
This Lakers team with 2013 instead of 2023 💍
Ja Bane Brooks Bron JJJ 💍
CP Book Bron KD Ayton 16-0 💍
Conley Ant Bron JM Kat 💍
Russ Powell Batum Bron Zu + Ty Lue with that bench is a contender
Fox Huerter HB Bron Saboni 💍
Kyle Lowry has what to prove?
Dindt he beat Stephen Curry in the NBA Finals?
💍. Win a 💍. Then 🤫 the talk.
Can Russ have a positive Playoff record? Please?
Playing with
Kevin Durant
James Harden x2
Carmelo Anthony
Paul George
Bradley Beal
Oladipo
Sabonis
Ibaka
They have given LeBron James an extra rebound.
LeBron James had 31-15-8 vs the Warriors.
No player in NBA history has had 30 points and 15 rebounds at age 37. No one.
Add 8 assists.
Only Jonhy Green and Moses have had 30-15 games at age 37.
Spo+ Vincent Caleb Butler LeBron and Bam, KLow and KLove bench 💍
Boston 16-0 💍
Milwaukee 16-0 💍
Garland Mitchell Bron Mobley Allen 💍
Brunson Grimes James Randle Robinson with This 💍
Trae Murray Boggy Bron Capela 💍
Maxey Harden Bron Tobías Joel 💍
I saw one play in the replay that caught my eye.
After the LeBron 3, with 50 seconds to go, that ball goes off KCP, not Dennis.
But ERIC LEWIS says Nuggets ball. ESPN doesn't even show a replay. They don't even check it. But it appears to hit KCPs leg.
Would be Lakers ball -3
They are only 4 players in the whole league averaging 26 points and 9 rebounds.
The Lakers have 2 of them. Giannis and Embiid are the other two.
You have 2 unique players. Trade every asset.
@RockTheBabyRuss
He is shooting 35% and not defending, man.
You can't be a Russ fan and enjoy this.
He stinks. He is done.
He is a top 10 player the last decade. He isn't top 100 rn.
@TheWestbrookEra
Hakeem at 31-32, the best playoff runs by a center ever + MVP + 2 DPOYs
Shaq at 28-30: Three-peat + MVP
Duncan at 28-30: 2 Championships + Finals MVP
Garnett at 27-30: Champ+ MVP + DPOY
Dirk at 28: MVP, at 32, champ.
The Los Angeles Lakers have a 24-37 record without LeBron James since 2018-19. 112-61 with
We are the Pelicans without LeBron
AD just switched logos
We couldnt get a decent PG and some vet mins. Too musk to ask for. For a top 5 franchise in sports.
Rondo and Deandre Jordan
Rookies in NBA HISTORY, to record a 30pt Triple Double:
Luka Doncic
Blake Griffin
Stephen Curry
Jason Kidd
Kevin Johnson
Chuck Person
Michael Jordan
John Johnson
Oscar Robertson
Jerry West
Elgin Baylor
and... Austin Reaves.