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LeBron spoke about Lakers opportunities not to be missed
LeBron James isn’t calling for reinforcements before the trade deadline, but he’s waiting. Because if you have the opportunity, you have to seize it.
The NBA stock market window closes next Thursday (October 2nd). Until then there are three full 24 hours in which everything will probably happen and together the current balance sheets will be messed up.
LeBron James sees the Lakers are in trouble. No one denies it, the numbers prove it. With five losses in their last eight games, a negative record (26-28) and the fifth-worst defense in the league as they concede more than 112 points per game, the Lakers are struggling to ensure that by the end of the regular season they are at least in the tournament in game.
So there is room for improvement. With the current squad, the doubts are non-negotiable. Therefore, the king waits for moves. He doesn’t say it directly, nor does he publicly express it. Let’s imply. Clear. Then “when you have the opportunity to get better, no one turns it down‘ he characteristically claimed Monday while answering a pertinent question.
Time will tell if the Lakers people want to intervene drastically or risk being permanently derailed with what they have. It makes sense that Russell Westbrook would be the scapegoat sitting on hot coals.
Jessica Martinez is an author at Sportish, a publication dedicated to sports news and analysis. She covers various topics related to sports and provides insightful commentary on the latest developments in the world of sports.