In back-to-back and without Anthony Davis, the Lakers also lost to the Hawks; in the post-game LeBron James – in addition to commenting on the match – sent enigmatic messages. Below are the words of the four-time MVP.
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The analysis of LeBron James begins with a candid comment on the terrible record of the Lakers, back below fifty percent of victories:
«Every night, we could beat any team in the NBA. And then, every time, we can get our asses kicked by any team in the league. These are the facts. What is our record? Below fifty percent? What, 24-25? That’s where we are.”
Then the four-time MVP acknowledged his responsibilities (4/9 in free throws) in the Californians’ terrible evening from the foul line (14/25 as a team).
«I was the first, I was terrible from the line in the last two games [7/17, ndr]. I have to be better. I have to set an example.”
James also spoke about the absence of Anthony Davis and the impossibility of completing a partial to reopen the match, always thwarted by the Hawks’ response:
«We have to be more communicative throughout the possession, when we slide into defense. When AD is on the field, he protects us from the third line, but when he isn’t there communication must be constant.»
«They were good at always responding, we had some opportunities but they responded to each of our runs with partial scores of 6-0, 8-0. We got back to -10 in the fourth quarter and they… Boom, boom, boom… They ran away.»
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After the 48 minutes played against the Warriors, 37 and 36 minutes came in the back-to-back against the Rockets and Hawks. Would a scheduled rest for LeBron have been better?
«When I’m healthy to be able to get on the field and play, I just try to do it at a high level. Helping my teammates do great things on the court, trying to be productive. Win, lose or draw… I try to approach the match in the best possible way.»
The number 23 of the Lakers does not want to send any signals to his teammates:
«I don’t have any message for my teammates. Simply get on the field and do your job.”
James mentioned a “I am trying to say…” then he laughed to himself, frustration evident in his voice. A staff member thanked him and concluded his session. But LeBron, walking away, added an enigmatic phrase:
«It’s a way to cut me off… Because I was about to enter…»
A few hours after the end of the race, the Chosen One posted a simple hourglass on X: is time running out? Or is some showdown approaching? We’ll find out by the trade deadline.
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— LeBron James (@KingJames) January 31, 2024
???? Next Game
I Los Angeles Lakers they return to the field in the night (1.30 ????????) between Thursday 1st and Friday 2nd February to face the Boston Celtics al TD Garden.
On the cover: LeBron James during the game between the Hawks and Lakers at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Kevin C. Cox, Getty Images)
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