The Lakers made a big lineup change in the offseason, sending away Pop, Monterrez Harrell, and Kuzma, and getting Russell Westbrook from the Wizards. At the same time, the Lakers did not sign with Caruso.
The Lakers, in addition to getting Westbrook on the deal, also signed Cameron Anthony, Dwight Howard, Jordan Jr., Trevo Ariza, Ellington, Bazemore, Lajeon Rondo, Bradley, Nunn, Malik Munch and other players. However, the Lakers are not seen as favorites to win the championship. After all, the Lakers' main lineup average age is over 32 years old. And the Lakers' home star LeBron James is also 37 years old.
Lakers James, Anthony, Thick Brow and Westbrook
Zhan Huang served as a center, and the Lakers won all 5 games! Sorry Curry KD, he also wants to grab the MVP and the scoring champion!
The Lakers' record, with the injury of interior giant Anthony Davis, has fluctuated, and even swallowed a 5-game losing streak. Jordan Jr. and Howard, due to their lack of independent offensive ability and long-range shooting ability, under the small-ball tactics, can not expand to the three-point line outside the defense and other shortcomings, can not get a stable rotation in the regular season. Lakers head coach Frank Vogel had to put LeBron James in the starting center position.
James took on the center, and the Lakers maintained a 5-game victory
The Lakers' record has also improved because of James's role as the starting center. In the lakers' last six games, James has played as a starting center in five games. Statistics show that in James' last 5 games as a starting center, the Lakers have maintained a complete victory.
James played as a center, and the Lakers won all 5 games
On December 29, in the Lakers' 132-123 Nick Rockets game, Lakers center James received a super triple-double stat of 32 points, 11 boards, 11 assists, 1 steal and 2 blocks.
On January 1, in the Lakers' 139-106 game of the Blazers, Lakers center James received a super double-double stat of 43 points, 14 boards, 4 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks.
James has played a highlight in recent days
On January 3, in the Lakers' 108-103 narrow victory over the Timberwolves, Lakers starting center James received 26 points, 7 boards, 5 assists, 3 steals and 1 block.
On January 5, in the Lakers' 122-114 narrow victory over the Kings, Lakers center James received 31 points, 5 boards, 5 assists and 1 block.
On January 8, in the Lakers' 134-118 victory over the Hawks, James slashed a quasi-triple-double stat with 32 points, 8 boards, 9 assists, 4 steals and 3 blocks.
Lakers LeBron James
James, in the last 5 games, has played a highlight performance. The Lakers have climbed to sixth place in the West with a record of 21 wins and 19 losses.
James, too, has a chance to compete for the regular season's MVP and scoring champions. This season, James averaged 28.7 points, 7.4 boards, 6.6 assists, 1.79 steals and 1.18 blocks per game, shooting 52% from the field and 37% from three-point range. James, once again, played at the level of the league's top players. The Purple and Gold Legion, also under the leadership of James, returned to the favorite ranks of the championship.
James, Durant and Curry
James's MVP voice is also getting higher and higher. In addition, James is also a strong contender for the scoring king this season. Warriors stars Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant once led the top two in the scoring list.
However, Curry has not performed well in the last two games. In the Warriors' 115-108 win over the Heat on Jan. 4, Curry scored nine points on 3-of-17 shooting and 1-of-10 from three-point range. On Jan. 6, the Warriors lost 82-99 to the Lone Rangers, with Curry shooting 5-of-24 and 1-of-9 from three-point range, scoring just 14 points.
Curry's slump has led to a decline in the Warriors' record. The Warriors, too, slipped from first in the league to second in the West. Curry's average score per game this season has come to 26.7 points. Although Curry is still a popular candidate for MVP, Curry has fallen to sixth place on the scoring list.
Durant and Curry
Nets star Kevin Durant has averaged 29.9 points per game this season, topping the second place on the scoring list. Durant, who led the Nets, finished second in the East. Kevin Durant, also a popular candidate for MVP and scoring king.
However, James' average of points per game has climbed to second place. James, will be a strong contender for MVP. James, too, will continue to thrust towards the MVP.
Sorry Curry, KD, James, he also wants to grab the MVP and the scoring king.