A day ago, at the Pepsi Center, the Lakers lost to the Nuggets by a score of 96-133, although James maintained a hot competitive state, contributing 25 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 blocks in the whole game, but in the face of the overall decline of the team, it was like a cup of water.
After 3 consecutive losses, the ninth of the last 14 games, after this game, the Lakers' record reached 21 wins and 22 losses, the winning percentage fell below 50%, and the ranking also dropped to 8th in the West. At the beginning of the season, they were once regarded as the most champions of the season, but just a few months later, their qualification for the playoffs was in jeopardy. If the team with the most disappointing performance so far this season is to be selected, the Lakers must be selected.
The team's poor performance has caused dissatisfaction among fans and also caused reflection among players. James, the team's number one star, took the lead in reviewing. After losing to the Nuggets, James updated twitter: I apologize to all lakers nation fans, and I promise we'll get better next.
James' tweet is more like a soft response to the fans than an apology to the fans. In the face of overwhelming public opinion and criticism, it admits the fact that the team really has problems and is in crisis.
You know, just a few months ago, when the Lakers just introduced Westbrook, Anthony and Howard veterans, there were already fans who questioned their status. However, at that time, James, full of ambition, faced with the fans' doubts, not humbly accepted, but relentlessly responded: "Please continue to talk about my team, our age, the way we play, injuries, saying that we are outdated in this league, and so on." Please do me a favor!!! Really please!!! When the season starts, keep the same topic energy! I want nothing else. #感谢"
If before James's apology, the problems faced by the Lakers were still somewhat hidden for some reasons, after this apology, all the problems would be put on the table to solve. Obviously, in order to help this team out of the predicament, only James realizes that the problem is not enough, but also needs others to realize the problem, such as Westbrook.