When the Lakers led by James were out early, or even missed the playoffs, James was criticized by public opinion. But now according to the US media TMZ Sports report, James's teammate Bazemore this season stood up and defended James, pointing out that James did his best to help the Lakers win, especially the 37-year-old can still average a record 30+8+6 per game, what else can he be asked to do?
A search for the term "James and the Lakers" will show many experts and analysts who will point the finger at James for the failure of a season, slamming him for not being able to lead the team into the playoffs. Some US media also blamed James, believing that he led the Lakers to introduce Wei Shao, which became the main reason for the team's failure.
But Bazemore, a teammate, didn't want to hear any such talk and said he supported anything James did on and off the court.
"This guy (James) averaged points per game this season, second in the league," Bazemore said in an interview at Los Angeles International Airport this week. "What else do you want him to do?" He has put his body through a lot this year to be able to fight around us. ”
James, 37, has averaged 30.3 points, 8.2 rebounds and 6.2 assists per game this season, becoming the only player in history to average 30 points per game at such an age, and he is only 1,325 points behind Abdul-Abdul-Abdul-Jabbar's all-time scoring record.
"He's chasing Abdul-Jabbar's all-time scoring record," Bazemore added. "He did a lot for the game. He's provided a platform for a lot of people and he's changing the world. ”
Asked if James' actions over the years deserved more respect, Bazemore replied: "100 percent." At present, Bazmore has expired his contract to become a full free agent, he and the Lakers only signed a one-year veteran base salary contract last year, and whether he will return to the Lakers next season is still unknown.
(Text/Drunken Floating Life)