The Lakers defeated the Bucks in double overtime, James talked about injury problems after the game, and sent Lao Zhan away in the offseason

LeBron James missed the game against the Milwaukee Bucks due to an ankle injury. However, without LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers' offense and defense seemed to be getting better, and they successfully defeated the Bucks with a score of 128-124 in double overtime.

And LeBron James also revealed the reason for his absence from the game when communicating with league insider Chris Haynes, mainly so that his injured ankle can be well recovered and treated.

"For the rest of the season, I've got to be very strategic and smart about my ankle to get to the finish line, no matter what road lies ahead," LeBron James said. ”

While fans and media were disappointed that LeBron James was absent from the game against the Bucks, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks in double overtime. It's as if they're telling the outside world that they can win the game even without LeBron James.

Without LeBron James there, the Lakers have found their offense much more fluid and comfortable. They had three 29+ points and became the heroes of the team's victory over the Bucks. D'Angelo contributed 29 points, seven rebounds and 12 assists. Davis contributed 34 points, 23 rebounds and four blocks, while Reaves contributed 29 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists.

And let's not forget Hachimura, who also contributed 16 points and 14 rebounds. The Lakers have beaten the Bucks in both games this season without LeBron James, and both were thrilling wins. The Lakers proved themselves that they could beat strong teams and win without LeBron James.

Perhaps, it's time for the Los Angeles Lakers to consider parting ways with LeBron James. In the past few seasons, the Lakers have sacrificed a lot of young players and future draft picks for LeBron James' championship dream, and they have won a championship, which can be regarded as worthy of an overdrawn future.

However, for the sake of LeBron James' championship dreams, there is a risk that they will need to continue to overdraft their future and young players in the offseason, which the Lakers don't want to see. Considering that LeBron James' contract extension may exceed hundreds of millions of dollars, it is recommended that the Lakers directly sign LeBron James in the offseason and then trade for LeBron James.

The main thing is that LeBron James is 39 years old, and as the oldest player in the NBA, he can't keep up with the pace of today's game physically. If the load is overloaded, it may be detrimental to the competitiveness of the team. Coupled with the fact that the Lakers no longer take the initiative to meet any trade reinforcement requests from LeBron James, leaving the Lakers as soon as possible may be the best option.

Sending away LeBron James, with Anthony Davis as the core, D'Angelo Russell, Reaves and Hachimura as supplements, and signing some interior and outside lines who can do the dirty work, the Lakers may be stronger than when they had LeBron James.