LeBron James knows the Los Angeles Lakers have a lot to prove this upcoming season after a very disappointing 2021/22 campaign. The Purple and Gold appeared to be championship favorites ahead of the last campaign, but things started going wrong as soon as preseason started. Nothing changed during the regular season, which made the Lakers miss the play-in tournament.
Meanwhile, LeBron became the only good thing the team had during the season, posting up big numbers that didn’t translate into wins for his squad. Russell Westbrook’s struggles to find his place on the team and Anthony Davis’ injuries made things harder for the Lakers, while LeBron also had to deal with some issues.
Well, it seems like that’s part of the past, as the King has been sending big messages ahead of next season, warning the NBA about what’s coming from his team. Or at least from him. James is locked in, ready to show people that he’s not slowing down, and keeps working on his body to give the Lakers the best of him.
He recently took to Instagram to share one of his messages, stating that he’ll be ready for his 20th NBA season.
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It’s great to see LeBron being this hungry, especially when a lot of people put the blame on him for bringing Russell Westbrook, knowing that their fit wouldn’t be that favorable. Well, even if Russ stays for the upcoming season, LeBron is set to make the Lakers a competitive team again, no matter what.
After winning the 2020 NBA championship in the infamous Orlando bubble, LeBron and the Lakers struggled to replicate that success, and many people believe they won’t be able to be contenders even if they get rid of Westbrook. James has different plans, and he’s working to prove doubters wrong.
At age 37, he’s still chasing championships, and perhaps, if things fall into place for the Lakers, he could be lifting his 5th one next year. In 56 games, LeBron averaged 30.3 PPG, 8.2 RPG, and 6.2 APG while shooting 52.4% from the field, 35.9% from deep, and 75.6% from the free-throw line.
This season can be a complete disaster for the Lakers or the redemption one they need to make sure they aren’t done. LeBron is hoping that it is the second one.
