A month later, LeBron is 38 years old and is definitely not recovering, but on the contrary, his injuries are causing the team to suffer and fight for … Vembanyama. But not for the high ranking in the playoff round.

LAL owner Ginny Bass recently said that the organization is more important than any particular player being recruited, that Rob Pelinka is discredited every day and that good freelancers no longer look to the Los Angeles team.

In fact, the Lakers’ roster this year shows that the team just wants to get into the postseason. And they’re already making a mess for every point scored. A healthy ‘King’ and ‘One-browed’ can maintain a streak of up to four wins with any opponent. But if you need to go through a qualifying round and then fight the fast-paced Grizzlies and then the Suns, then Derwin Ham’s team may not be enough for the conditional Warriors. Again, weak staff. Is this their maximum?

Yes, it will be necessary to act within the deadline for change. After all, the coach himself radiates calm and says that the season is long and everything is ahead and every team has a loss limit. Yes, LeBron and Davis are a magnet for the audience in the stands. Why are you in a hurry? But the plan for these actions should already be in place. Let’s try with you a few ways to improve the season for the Lakers, shall we?

“Play to win” option. The hardest pick, but in the style of the most championship-winning team in the NBA. LeBron and company will have to work hard. First of all, take care of your health and, if possible, reduce the risk of injury. Any bayonet in the suit is now worth its weight in gold. And especially James and Davis should be in shape.

Second, Rob Pelinka needs to make sure he has a good bank during the swap period. A good center is the main goal of the team manager (the Davis requirement). Will there be such people among the deportees and will they want to go to LAL? This is a different matter. But the front office of the team must do the maximum that has not been felt in the last two seasons on their own.

Derwin Ham must give his all. Its tactical flexibility and adaptability will reach a new level. Convincing LeBron to play often center and off the ball (reducing his time on the ball) is the main task of the coach.

By the way, we haven’t mentioned Russell Westbrook yet. Time came. The quarterback is paired with Brooklyn to replace Irving. Both of their contracts have expired. Not every one of them counts in the future. Both Russell and Kyrie are a burden on their teams right now. There is no other team in the NBA willing to fight for even one of these players. Why don’t you change them? Yes, talk of a quarterback swap for the Nets will be possible after the decision on Durent and the team’s overall situation this season. However, it would be a good attempt to trade a useless player for another useless player.

Option “Sit down stream.” Phil Jackson’s favorite line. Sit down and wait for the enemy’s corpse to pass by. And this is the most realistic option. Yes, the team’s general manager will work, but according to his skills. And as we’ve seen, these possibilities are limited. New ideas, new experts? Probably not related to Rob Pelink.

Neither LeBron nor, furthermore, Russell can be replaced. They will play their basketball. James will suddenly take over and Westbrook will miss shots and lose the ball. And Davis never tells anyone that he doesn’t want to play center (and can’t be without injury).

The coach will work towards the end of the season. Despite the lack of experience and skills. Well, the Lakers lose under Derwin Ham too often. Even the eponymous Doc Rivers beat the star Nets.

Exchange? Tough. Of the liquid assets out there, only Davis and Reeves. Swap those two and leave yourself in the swamp of the Western Conference (too bad for the qualifier, too good for the first pick) and no spectators? After all, they can simply rebel against LAL and their public rejection of any fight for anything. No, better with the audience. But still no fight. And no playoffs.

“Go for free” option. An interesting option. The interesting thing is that it moves you. This is no longer the Zen teaching of a gray-haired champion. But an approach that could restart the company. And give the team Vembanyama.

The Lakers are very close to fighting for the top pick in the future draft. Taking Davis back to New Orleans to reclaim their own draft picks for McCollum and someone else (the NOPs now have pick trades) should be of interest to both parties. Why? Pels has Zion. There’s Ingram and Valanciunas (desired center for Davis). Such a change would make Willie Green’s team a contender for the championship. Moreover, they are already third in the Western Conference. Why do they need Vembanyama? The Lakers, on the other hand, are second-to-last in the league and have a good chance of fighting for the French with the 2023 draft picks.

LeBron swap? In this case, LAL will be happy to remove the contract from their payroll. But that will take a number of things: Pelinka, you can’t – goodbye Ham, you can’t – goodbye Westbrook, you can’t – yes, help us fail more this season and start fresh and clean on the payroll next year.

What will such a path give? Indicates that the organization is higher than a particular player. Uphold the Lakers’ core values. And it will show that the club is not afraid to start over. Especially if LeBron is about to retire and Davis is on sick leave.

And frankly, these Lakers need a reboot now. Forget past achievements because basketball is played by people, not history. And now Milwaukee and GSV are at the forefront and not the most winning team in the NBA. Yes, you’ll have to roll up your sleeves and start from scratch. But the goal is worth it – the championship in the NBA.