In the past few weeks, LeBron James has been very good at the Los Angeles Lakers. In the absence of Anthony Davis and the poor form of other stars, James has been carrying a heavy burden for the Los Angeles Lakers. Many of his great games lately have been seen when he was in the center position.
James' performance in the center position is surprising. So far this season, the Lakers have lacked a viable choice in the center position, Howard and Jordan Jr. generally failed to meet the requirements of the coaching staff when they played, and James was helpless to take the center position.
But James didn't disappoint, and the Lakers found a great option in the center position, and they can now use the small-ball lineup. It looks like James is confident in being a positionless player.
In a 2020 interview, LeBron James was asked what position he felt was best played with the Lakers. James responded that as a player, he didn't confine himself to a particular position. He considers himself a basketball player and is most important to be able to play beautiful games with his teammates on the court.
"I'm not PG, SG, SF, PF, C. I'm a golfer. Put me and anyone on the pitch and I'm going to do a great job. ”
Given his performance in the Lakers' center position, James' remarks now seem to have a certain predictor. He's been playing incredible basketball, even prompting some fans to say James is a better center than Anthony Davis and a better point guard than Russell Westbrook.
Looking ahead, the Lakers will hope that James will achieve better results in the Lakers' center position. When Davis returns, he can perform as high as James. When James and Davis played their best basketball together, the Lakers were at their best.