When James was exposed, he put pressure on the Lakers management to send Westbrook away. (Photo/Dazhi Image Associated Press)
The Purple and Gold Army, led by LeBron James, is determined to face the Warriors in the “play-offs” this season. The future trends of the “old king” have also led to discussions among fans around the world; however, the US media “Bleacher Report” While reporting on related events, it accidentally revealed the inside story of how Russell Westbrook was sent away by the Lakers. Rumors pointed to James, as the ace of the team, suspected of taking the initiative to put pressure on the management because he was dissatisfied with the current situation of the team.
Looking back at the time when the Lakers, who had the Big Three of Westbrook, James and Anthony Davis, failed to defend their title, and the team’s record in the new season was not ideal, Westbrook, who was in poor form at the time, became the target of public criticism, “ESPN “Reporter Dave McMenamin’s “locker room vampire” remarks caused heated discussion.
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The well-known media “Bleacher Report” is now discussing and analyzing the topic of “Lakers without James”. Reporter Eric Pincus quoted multiple “sources” in the league and learned that when it was confirmed that the Big Three were not in good running-in status, Later, as the big brother, James took the initiative to put pressure on the Lakers management and asked Westbrook to be sent away. The latter moved to the Clippers before starting his second spring; although there was no further explanation of the relevant incident, the news was still released. The discussion started immediately.
The 39-year-old James is still an important force for the Lakers. His efficient performance is not inferior to his peak and has convinced many people. After playing 69 games this season, he averaged 25.5 points, 7.2 rebounds, 8.2 assists and 1.2 blocks per game. In single play, his shooting percentages fell to 53.8%, 41.2%, and 74.7%, and his accuracy on the perimeter was a career high. Now ranked as the ninth seed in the Western Conference, they will have a play-off matchup with the Warriors. If they win, they will play against the losers of the seventh and eighth places to have the possibility of advancing to the playoffs.
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2024-04-12 06:38:02
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