On April 20, Beijing time, the Lakers' official social media update posted a picture of the whole team going to Denver. James, thick eyebrows, Russell and other players appeared at the airport, and everyone looked solemn. The Lakers will be looking to end an eight-game losing streak against the Nuggets. In a video shot by his youngest son Bryce, James once again called himself the GOAT, causing heated discussions among fans, and the Lakers officially posted James' all-time first record, while former NBA star Pierce believes that the Lakers will lose to the Nuggets in G1 to continue their losing streak. A scout bullishes the Lakers to knock out the Nuggets 4-2.
James was wearing a black hoodie and looked up into the distance. Thick eyebrows wear a woolen vest and a somewhat eye-catching velvet hat. The Lakers also posted Vincent and Russell, both of whom are considered the X-factor of this series. If the Lakers want to overturn the Nuggets, the defending champion, they can't just rely on Zhan Mei's play. As James said, "Playing the Nuggets is not a one-man battle. ”
In a post-workout interview, James said: "In the playoffs, mental and physical condition are just as important. Obviously, the escalation of the physical confrontation will tell you what the playoffs are, and the burden on your body will be greater, but at the same time, your mental focus will have to be doubled. We're excited about the opportunity to make the playoffs, which is a matchup between 16 teams, and if you win 16 games, you can win the championship. ”
Interestingly, a video taken by his youngest son Bryce was reposted by many American media. In the video, James and his family and friends are practicing in their yard, James is wearing slippers, hitting an ultra-long shot and responding to his son's trash talk: "I'm the GOAT (Best ever), bro, G.O.A.T! Don't fight me!"
This is not the first time James has called himself GOAT, some fans said in the comment area that Jordan is the GOAT, and some fans supported James, thinking that he had done what Jordan couldn't do at this age, and also posted James' record of 40,000 points + 11,000 rebounds + 11,000 assists. He is the first player in history to do so.
The Lakers also officially posted the miracle of James averaging at least 25 points per game for 20 consecutive seasons, which is also the first time in history. James himself retweeted the dynamic.
As for whether the Lakers can beat the Nuggets in the first round, insiders also have different opinions. Former NBA star Pierce said: "Nothing will change. The Nuggets are the father of the Lakers. They have won 8 games in a row and they will continue to win in G1. An anonymous scout is bullish on the Lakers to eliminate the Nuggets 4-2.
"I chose the Lakers because they were in their prime. They played great until the end of the season. They have now finalized their lineup with Hachimura. The Nuggets aren't as good as they were last year. Yes, they will have home advantage, which is important. But they're not the same team anymore. It's been said this year that losing Bruce Brown and Jeff Green has a big impact on the playoffs...... They relied on young players, Watson and Braun...... I think the Lakers are very dangerous. They are of a high level. They played with confidence. ”
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