The Los Angeles Lakers lost their first game of the season against the Denver Nuggets and LeBron James seemed extremely frustrated with how he was used during the game. There was a certain moment in the middle of the game where he talks to coach Darvin Ham to remind him that he can play point guard too.
It was a clear allusion to the fact that he does not want to be on the bench when the game is at stake. After the game he decided to criticize the system and rose above the rest of his teammates. At the end of the duel, LeBron James finished with 21 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. He appeared next to Anthony Daviswho also seemed deeply disappointed when speaking to the press.
James was asked about his own performance and the system of Darwin Ham. LeBron James He didn’t mince his words, but still showed that he is not looking at the team’s ultimate goal. This is what he said after the game: “Even though we didn’t win, for me, my performance and what I did individually during the time I was on the court, I think I was productive. I was an asset even for the game, without turnovers, “So I mean, I always want to be on the court, especially when you have a chance to win a game or feel like you can make an impact, but I guess there’s a system in place and I’m going to follow it,” he said resignedly.
Can LeBron James be a better team player?
At some point, the conclusion is that not using LeBron James When the team needs a player like him the most, it is a coach’s mistake. It’s easy to understand why James was so frustrated by the outcome, but he’s a seasoned veteran who should also understand that these issues are discussed internally. At least that’s what other teams in the league do. NBA , but LeBron James has enough credit to publicly criticize his own coach and teammates like that. Naturally, they are all free to respond to LeBron, but it’s unlikely they’ll do so in public like he did.
2023-10-27 14:04:47
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