Sports analyst Chris Broussard spoke on the strained relationship between James and Lakers GM Rob Pelinka. He talked about Pelinka having a reputation around the league for lying and that could have rubbed James the wrong way.
However, controversial TV personality Skip Bayless, despite being on vacation from “Skip and Shannon: Undisputed,” could not wait to get back on national TV to say his bit. On the “Skip Bayless Show” podcast, he dissected LeBron’s reported friction with Pelinka.
After going on about James throwing Pelinka under the bus regarding the Russell Westbrook situation, he said Lakers owner Jeanie Buss was done entertaining LeBron’s demands.
It is no secret that James is disappointed with the Lakers for not making any moves by the trade deadline. Their offseason experiment has not produced the expected result, and LeBron was eager to make changes to give them a chance at contending for the championship.
LeBron James led Team LeBron to another All-Star victory
Since the NBA introduced the draft format to the All-Star game in 2018, LeBron has emerged as captain every season. Last weekend in Cleveland, he led his team to a fifth consecutive All-Star win.
It was more poetic with him hitting the game-winner with a fadeaway jumper over Zach LaVine and Joel Embiid. Although he had an outstanding game, Golden State Warriors Stephen Curry ran away with the All-Star MVP award after knocking down 16 3-pointers to finish with 50 points.
The All-Star Game was indeed thrilling, but LeBron has the task of returning to his under .500 Lakers team. The four-time NBA champ will have to find a way to get the best out of his teammates if they are to make a deep run in the playoffs.
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