On February 28, Beijing time, the 2021-22 NBA regular season was in full swing. In a just-concluded Battle of The Western Focus, the Lakers welcomed the Pelicans at home. Facing the Pelicans, who ranked 11th in the West, the Lakers were early behind, trailing by as much as 30 points at most, and in the booing, the Lakers lost to the Pelicans 95:123.
After today's game, James updated his twitter for the first time, writing: "After tonight's game, I had a frank conversation with Bill Oram and I knew he had a job to do. I know what he writes isn't true because what he writes isn't my thing. But I also understand that the source is in charge of the game. He's not a bad guy, let him keep doing it. ”
For James, he has been controversial in recent times. During All-Star Weekend, James said his future was fraught with uncertainty, raising speculation about whether he was leaving the Lakers. After talking to the Lakers management, James expressed his determination to continue playing for the Lakers after the end of the last game. During this period, Bill Oram has had many unfavorable reports against James, and even bluntly said that James will leave the Lakers. James has said publicly, "Don't believe everything Bill Oram has to say about me. ”
In today's game, James played 36 minutes today, 13 of 23 shots, 1 of 4 from three-point range, 5 of 5 from the free throw line, and totaled 32 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks, but at the same time had 7 turnovers, plus or minus of -22, the team's second-worst. In the 3rd quarter, James rarely encountered boos from Lakers fans.
In a post-game interview, James conducted a self-reflection, he criticized his performance today, and on the situation of the Lakers, James said: "It has not become easy for us. I'm more focused on how to make the team better now than looking ahead to the playoffs. ”
According to the schedule, the Lakers will play the Lone Rangers at home on March 2, and they will strive to win to avoid a three-game losing streak.